Published Paper Details:

India is known for its vast and diverse cultural heritage, which includes historical monuments, traditional art forms, languages, festivals, and customs. This rich heritage is a source of national identity and pride. However, factors like urbanization, modernization and a lack of awareness have led to the neglect and deterioration of many cultural elements. In this context, education plays a key role in safeguarding India's cultural heritage by creating awareness, fostering appreciation and encouraging active participation in preservation efforts. This paper explores how integrating cultural heritage into the education system can help students understand and value their traditions. Schools and colleges can promote heritage education through history lessons, art and craft activities, field visits to historical sites, and the use of digital tools like virtual tours and online archives. Additionally, community involvement, government initiatives, and institutional efforts, such as programs organized by UNESCO and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, contributes to heritage preservation. Despite these efforts, there are challenges, such as limited resources, lack of trained educators, and insufficient focus on heritage education in mainstream curricula. To overcome these barriers, it is essential to adopt innovative teaching methods, encourage collaboration between educational institutions and cultural organizations, and involve young people in conservation projects. By making cultural heritage a vital part of education, we can ensure that future generations understand, respect, and preserve India's rich traditions. This paper, however highlights the importance of education in protecting cultural heritage and suggests practical strategies for strengthening heritage education in India.