How 50 shades of pink threaten to rob Jaipur’s World Heritage Site status: A global badge of honour, now at risk by encroachment, neglect and bureaucratic inertia

Jaipur’s Walled City, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2019, faces potential delisting due to rampant encroachment and violations of heritage bylaws. UNESCO has issued warnings, and the Rajasthan High Court has ordered building sealings, but experts say little has changed. The city struggles to maintain its uniform pink facades and historic integrity, threatening its prestigious status and economic anchors.