The rehabilitation of the Chanwar Palkhiwalon-ki-haveli ruins in Amber demonstrates that even severely deteriorated historic structures can be saved, restored to near their original condition and given a prolonged life. The successful restoration proves that employing local traditional artisans and utilising local materials is both technically possible and economically practical. The recruitment of a large number of local artisans imparted a long-term economic impact on the community and helped several master craftsmen establish their own construction firms specialising in historic rehabilitation. The high visibility of this project throughout its renovation increased public support for the implementation of a master plan conservation of the 800-year-old historic town of Amber.

CONTRACT VALUE: Since the work was also undertaken to bring out a sense of pride amongst the people of Amber about their own heritage as well as their own capabilities, the process of construction adopted was very different from the one involving conventional contractual relationships. The master craftsman, as well as his subordinates, were employed by the owner for the restoration work. A local unemployed graduate was given the responsibility of the Manager of the works to purchase materials and carry out the day-to-day administrative work involved in the project. The Cost of the Project worked out to be Rs.2,800,000/-, equivalent to U.S.$.65,000.OO at present rate of conversion, for about 830 sq. mts of built-up area.