Professors from Mumbai University’s History, Archaeology, and Geography departments have come together to draft a proposal for the preservation and conservation of four coastal forts in Sindhudurg district, dating back to the era of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

The forts include Sindhudurg — recently declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site — along with Padmadurg, Rajkot, and Sarjekot. The proposal aims to boost heritage tourism, conservation efforts, and public awareness while involving students and local communities in the process.