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Divya A
Reporter at The Indian Express specializing in heritage and conservation, who explains the government's decision to open protected-monument conservation to private players.
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Oct 3, 2025
• 27min
Death of 12 yr old Dalit boy, private players in heritage, and RSS centenary
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Saurabh Parashar, a journalist at The Indian Express, shares grim details about the tragic case of a 12-year-old Dalit boy in Himachal Pradesh who took his own life after facing severe humiliation. He delves into local caste dynamics and the delayed response from authorities. Divya A, a heritage reporter, discusses the government's controversial decision to enlist private players in the conservation of protected monuments, citing capacity issues within the ASI. Together, they touch upon the implications of these changes amidst a backdrop of casteism and heritage concerns.
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