Modi, Prabowo launch project to conserve Indonesia temple
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated a joint conservation project for the 9th-century Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The project, led by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), aims to restore the Pervara temples within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. This initiative, with a total outlay of Rs 65 crore over 10 years, is seen as a shining example of the enduring civilisational bonds between India and Indonesia, celebrating shared heritage and strengthening bilateral cultural links.
Key Points
- PM Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto launched a joint conservation project for the Prambanan Temple.
- The project focuses on restoring the Pervara temples within the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will lead the 10-year project, strengthening India-Indonesia cultural ties.
- The initiative highlights the deep civilisational and cultural bonds between the two nations.
Exam Facts
- PM Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the project.
- Prambanan Temple is a 9th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site (inscribed 1991) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is leading the conservation project.
- The project has a total outlay of Rs 65 crore and spans 10 years until 2036.
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