While "Monuments" in Karnataka is often a search term referring to the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage clusters—most notably the **Group of Monuments at Hampi** and the **Group of Monuments at Pattadakal**—several organizations oversee their administration, preservation, and local community integration.
* **Archaeological Survey of India (ASI):** The primary national body responsible for the conservation, preservation, and archaeological research of Karnataka's ancient monuments. * **Hampi World Heritage Area Management Authority (HWHAMA):** The state-level nodal agency tasked with protecting the core and buffer zones of the Hampi monuments and regulating local development. * **INTACH Karnataka (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage):** A non-profit organization advocating for the conservation of unprotected built heritage, organizing heritage walks, and working with local artisans. * **Local Guide Associations:** Federations of ASI-certified guides who facilitate tourism, share historical knowledge, and represent the interests of local hospitality workers. * **The Kishkinda Trust:** Based in neighboring Anegundi, this trust focuses on sustainable heritage tourism, rural livelihoods, and preserving vernacular architecture.