Experts attending the Jaipur Architecture Festival here on Friday (February 6, 2026) called for integrating traditional architecture with modern practices in Rajasthan to realise the vision for “development with heritage conservation”. The festival was organised on the second of India Stonemart-2026.
The two-day festival brought those associated with architecture, stones, urban planning, and sustainable development to a common platform. Builders and architects said the architectural designs and elements found in old historical buildings should be adopted in new constructions.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari inaugurated the two-day festival and visited Shilpgram, set up at the Stonemart venue and showcasing the traditional art, handicrafts, and construction techniques of artisans and craftsmen from various districts of the State.
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Addressing the gathering, Ms. Kumari said Rajasthan’s stone and architecture were recognised worldwide because of their distinct qualities. “The global recognition of our architectural heritage, stone industry, and craft traditions is a matter of immense pride. The soil and stone of Rajasthan are visible across the world,” she said.
