Modi, Subianto inaugurate Rs 65 crore Prambanan temple restoration project in Indonesia
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PM Modi and President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated a joint Rs 65 crore conservation project for the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple in Indonesia.
Background
The project is a joint initiative between India and Indonesia led by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). It involves a 10-year restoration period with a total outlay of Rs 65 crore focusing on Pervara temples.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyArchaeological Survey of India (ASI): The apex body for archaeological research and conservation in India.
- PlacePrambanan Temple: A 9th-century Hindu temple compound located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
- S&TLiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging): A remote sensing technology used for high-precision 3D mapping and documentation of heritage sites.
- FactProject Outlay: Rs 65 crore over a 10-year duration.
For Mains
Q. How does cultural diplomacy and joint heritage conservation serve as a tool for strengthening India-Indonesia bilateral relations and soft power?
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Soft power projection: Leveraging shared Hindu-Buddhist heritage to deepen cultural ties and public diplomacy.
- Technical cooperation: Utilizing LiDAR and archival research as a model for collaborative archaeological preservation.
- Institutional synergy: Strengthening ASI's role in international heritage management beyond domestic borders.
Keywords: Cultural Diplomacy · Soft Power · Heritage Conservation · Bilateral Cooperation · Archaeological Survey of India
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