Patna: INTACH Patna Chapter and Bihar Antiquities Council, during a seminar on heritage structures of Patna on Saturday, urged the state government to immediately register historically and archaeologically important buildings as protected monuments.Inaugurating the programme, Prem Sharan of INTACH appealed for the preservation of the historic Sultan Palace, saying that demolishing heritage structures leads to loss of cultural identity. He also released a book on Patna Kalam and described this art as an important source for historical research.Professor Kamini Sinha of NIT Patna said conservation efforts require public participation and warned that the destruction of heritage buildings undermines Patna’s 3,500-year-old historical continuity.Professor Anushree Barman presented the photo documentation of Patna’s heritage prepared by Rupa Jha, while Anjali Sharma highlighted the deteriorating condition of the Nepali temple in Hajipur and called for re-evaluation of heritage management practices.Professor Anil Prasad stressed the need for strong legal safeguards and urged citizens to actively participate in the conservation of heritage sites instead of relying solely on government agencies.