India, April 19 -- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Delhi circle, inaugurated a photo exhibition at Jantar Mantar on Friday to mark World Heritage Day. The exhibition, themed "Heritage under threat from disasters and conflicts", will run until Sunday evening and is open during Jantar Mantar's visiting hours, ASI officials said.

An ASI official said the exhibition,showcases photographs and information about several UNESCO World Heritage Sites across India. "Several of the monuments featured in the exhibition are under the care of ASI. ASI shoulders the responsibility to protect and preserve several of the heritage monuments in India. ASI has over the years protected more than 3,600 monuments and sites, of which 43 have been inscr...