Leh, April 18 -- Lieutenant Governor of the union Territory of Ladakh, Vinai Kumar Saxena, on Saturday, laid the foundation stone for India's first Petroglyph Conservation Park, on the banks of the Indus River in Leh, on World Heritage Day.
The Petroglyph Park aims to serve as a dedicated conservation space for centuries-old rock carvings (petroglyphs) that are increasingly under threat due to unregulated tourism, rapid infrastructure development, and a lack of awareness, a government spokesman said.
The park will house petroglyphs collected from vulnerable and isolated locations across Ladakh, ensuring their preservation for future generations while also making them accessible to visitors in a curated and educational setting. Notably, Pe...