<h1>Parliamentary Panel Proposes Rs 500 Crore Heritage Fund, Technological Integration, and Community Programs for Monument Conservation</h1> A parliamentary panel has recommended increased funding and a dedicated Heritage Conservation Fund for the preservation of protected monuments in India. The fund, with a proposed Rs 500 crore corpus, would address urgent conservation needs and climate vulnerability. The panel suggests reforms in delisting protocols, stricter legal frameworks, and fast-track courts for heritage violations. It advocates for technological integration, such as GIS-based inventories, AI-driven maintenance, and digital twin technology, to enhance preservation efforts. Community engagement through programs like 'Adopt a Monument' and immersive digital experiences via a Metaverse Heritage Initiative are also recommended to foster conservation and reduce physical impact on vulnerable sites.