A meaningful dialogue on “Kota’s Heritage: Leveraging Cultural Assets for Sustainable Development” was held at Umed Bhawan Palace on 6 August 2026.
The event was co-organised by Umed Bhawan Palace Kota @umedbhawankotah and Rao Madho Singh Museum Trust @kotahgarh bringing together local government officials, heritage professionals and key stakeholders to discuss sustainable development and the future of Kota’s cultural assets.
The event was also attended by Ladpura MLA Smt. Kalpana Devi Ji @kalpanadeviofficial ,former MLA and Maharao Ijayraj Singh @ijyaraj along with other prominent stakeholders from Kota.
Expert / Speakers:
• Dr. Shikha Jain — Architect specialising in conservation, cultural heritage & urban conservation | Keynote Speaker
• Dr. Harpreet Singh Arora — Urban Planning & Public Policy Professional | Expert Speaker
• Ar. Shahena Khan — Architect, Heritage Management & Urban Development Professional | Expert Speaker
The dialogue was part of the Historic Cities Series 2026–28, with series collaborators including NIUA, IGNCA, DRONAH, ICOMOS India and ALTRIM Publishers.
A valuable conversation on one important question:
How can Kota preserve its rich heritage while building a more sustainable future? 🌿🏛️
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Ladpura, Kota | Aug 12, 2026