FACTORS AFFECTING HERITAGE OF MUSEUM IN MAHARSHTRA

AUTHORS: AR.MEGHANA PATIL,DR.O.P.CHAGGANI

ABSTRACT:This study has been undertaken to do research for the various factors which are responsible for decline of heritage value of museums in Maharashtra .museum is the institute which carries heritage of the past to educate future generation. Maharashtra is having very rich historical background. based on those history museums preserve those historical memories in the form of repositories. despite of having rich history very few museums are still sustained. this research will highlight those pointers which need to be consider for maintain such institutes. value which attach with the museums are majorly tangible and intangible. tangible value is majorly decrease due to funding from care taking authority, lack of technical staff, and less awareness among people. There are 36 museums in Maharashtra which are government and semi-private .let us see in detail what are those factors in detail. its time now we should think about it. major three factors which interlink with each other are infrastructure, funds, and administrative staff which play a major role in retaining the heritage of museums. Museums are institutions created in the public interest. They engage their visitors, foster deeper understanding, and promote the enjoyment and sharing of authentic cultural and natural heritage