Heritage - The Story of everyone and Everything

Author highlights the importance of heritage and heritage conservation. Heritage is anything, which is inherited. There are different categories of resources which come under the purview of the term heritage-cultural heritage which includes monuments, archaeological sites, architectural works etc. All over the world people look to places of memory, linking to the past, in order to chalk out a course for the future. It is argued that heritage is not only a shared resource of the community but has also become a product in new age economy. Protection, preservation and conservation of heritage have become important which can be accomplished through legal framework. Tourism is also an excellent way by which the past can be preserved and kept alive in the memories of the public. Note highlights the importance of tourism for preservation of heritage and vice-versa.