• Sambhavi Joshi
• Salka Khan

Heritage is the identity of every respective state. Over the years, with the beginning of modern era, importance of this heritage has been degrading, giving rise to the need for Heritage Management. Physical management of heritage sites is backed by involvement of Policies and laws. Various policies and laws are framed for preservation, protection and proper management of the cultural heritage at the state and central level. Heritage management framework for built heritage resources, cultural heritage landscapes, archaeological sites, and development within heritage conservation districts throughout the city is necessary. These policies and laws need to be considered in the master plans of the city for their proper implementation by the authorities. Since it is a document that governs the growth and development of a city it is essential for it to keep a record of the existing heritage and its conservation policies and regulations. Case of Bhopal is analyzed that has a rich cultural heritage and is a major developing city of Madhya Pradesh. Various sites are recognized by ASI and state archaeology department. The monuments are in the vicinity of lakes and are located in the core city area (near the old walled city). Master plans and Heritage management and conservation acts are evaluated that govern the conservation and development around them. The study showed that master plans over the years (1991, 2005 and 2021) have not considered heritage laws and development regulations. The development regulations are also not enforced around the site due its ignorance in the development plan. The paper therefore reflects the need to include heritage laws and policies in the development plans and also how its ignorance led to the deterioration of the Heritage.

Heritage, Policies, Development plan, zoning regulations

"Master Plan Regulations Needed to Revive the Heritage: A Case of Bhopal", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no.377-383, August-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1808954.pdf

"Master Plan Regulations Needed to Revive the Heritage: A Case of Bhopal", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 8, page no. pp377-383, August-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1808954.pdf