{
  "id": 17098840,
  "title": "Mumbai: RPG Foundation Adopts Historic Sewri Fort To Support Heritage Conservation & Restoration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/mumbai-rpg-foundation-adopts-historic-sewri-fort-to-support-heritage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T18:00:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-rpg-foundation-adopts-historic-sewri-fort-to-support-heritage-conservation-restoration"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The RPG Foundation has chosen to adopt Sewri Fort in Mumbai, according to a decision approved by the state Cultural Affairs Department through its Vaibhav Sangopan Yojana scheme. This initiative aims to conserve the fort's history, culture, environment, and its significance in Mumbai's maritime heritage. A museum and information center are planned to showcase these aspects.\n\nA similar project is underway at Worli Fort and Worli Koliwada. At Worli Koliwada, over 71 street lights, more than 30 information boards, and more than seven public murals have already been installed to enhance the area's appeal and heritage value.\n\nIn another conservation effort, the historic Banganga Tank area in Mumbai is undergoing restoration. This project involves over 150 women who have received training in entrepreneurship, tailoring, and health. Additionally, more than 500 tourists have been engaged through various events and experiential activities at the site. For those interested in property deals in Mumbai and surrounding areas, further information can be found at https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: The RPG Foundation has adopted Sewri Fort for upkeep, as approved by the state Cultural Affairs Department under its scheme, Vaibhav Sangopan Yojana. Under this scheme, a museum and information centre are planned. The fort’s history, culture, environment and its connection with Mumbai’s maritime heritage will be displayed at the museum. Heritage Initiatives At Worli A similar kind of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}