Conservation and the Indian City: Bridging the Gap: Poonam Verma Mascarenhas and Vinayak Bharne (Eds), 2023, INHAF in collaboration with MyLiveableCity, INR1300, ISBN: 978-81-960043-0-9.

The book "Conservation and the Indian City: Bridging the Gap" edited by Poonam Verma Mascarenhas and Vinayak Bharne explores the challenges of heritage conservation in rapidly urbanizing cities in India. The book features essays by experts in the field, discussing topics such as the preservation of historic structures, the integration of conservation with urban development, and the effectiveness of existing policies. The authors emphasize the importance of inclusive and participatory planning, adaptive reuse of historical buildings, sustainable tourism, sustainable urban development, financial innovation, strengthening policy frameworks, and skill development and community engagement in heritage conservation. While the book provides valuable insights, it may be challenging for a younger or non-academic audience due to technical language. [Extracted from the article]