Report on outreach program for Heritage Preservation at Fateh Burj, SAS Nagar, Mohali

On 12 th November, 2024, Department of Biotechnology along with NSS unit of Chandigarh Collage of Technology, organized an outreach program on Heritage Preservation, under “Ek Bharat Shreshth Bharat” scheme of Government of India. A group of 53 NSS volunteers, accompanied by faculty members Dr. Mandheer, Dr Ranju and Dr. Nishtha, visited the Fateh Burj a prominent tourist site in Punjab and the tallest victory tower in India, situated in the historical village of  Chappar Chiri  in the SAS Nagar district of Punjab state. Tourists visiting the site were made aware by our students about do’s and don’ts at a heritage place. Tourists were made aware about the importance of heritage preservation. They were told to not scribble on walls and maintain cleanliness. Tourists were advised to follow the instructions given by authorities, so that the authenticity of heritage place should be maintained. This motivated the public, who joined hands to motivate others because preserving historical sites and artifacts enables communities to understand their past, appreciate their cultural diversity, and build a sense of identity.