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Front Cover: Conservation of wall paintings at Chemrey Monastery, Ladakh . Project undertaken by Art and Material Heritage Division

Back Cover: Jiwaji Rao Maharaj Scindia ki Chattri (Purani Chattri), Gwalior. Conservation work undertaken by Architectural Heritage Division

Design by [email protected] Printed by Viba Press (P) Ltd

The INTACH Logo, based on the anthropomorphic copper figure from Shahabad, Uttar Pradesh, belonging to the enigmatic Copper Hoards of the Ganga Valley

is the perceived brand image of INTACH. The classic simplicity and vitality of its lines makes it a striking example of primitive man’s creative genius. (circa 1800-1700 bc.)

INTACH’s mission to conserve heritage is based on the belief that living in harmony with heritage enhances the quality of life, and it is the duty of every citizen of India

as laid down in the Constitution of India.

Annual Report 2014-15

INTACHIndian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage

Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was founded with the vision to create a membership organization to stimulate and spearhead heritage awareness and conservation in India. Today INTACH is recognized as one of the world’s largest heritage organizations, with over 185 Chapters across the Country.

Contents 5 Message from Chairman

6 Message from Member Secretary

8 Governing Council and Executive Committee

10 Other Committees

13 EVENTS

23 CONSERVATION

55 DOCUMENTATION

69 TRAINING AND OUTREACH

89 PUBLICATIONS

95 ACTIVITIES OF THE CHAPTERS

118 Legal Cell

119 Audited Accounts 2014-2015

143 Acknowledgements

background: Rangoli competition on INTACH’s Foundation Day 2015. facing page: Participant at work during the leather puppet making workshop. page 4: Detail of Kalamkari textile titled ‘Weaver’s story’ (size 182.8 x 807.7 cm), conserved by INTACH Conservation Institute Delhi.

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OBJECTIVES OF INTACH

The main aims and objectives of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) are: To create and stimulate an awareness among the public for the

preservation of the cultural and natural heritage of India. To undertake measures for the preservation and conservation of

natural resources and cultural properties. To undertake measures for the preservation of not only historic

buildings but also of historic quarters and towns, domestic architecture displaying artistic and skilled craftsmanship.

To undertake the documentation of cultural and natural heritage. To undertake pilot conservation projects. To promote the preservation of traditional arts and crafts. To create a suitable forum for the exchange of ideas and techniques to

facilitate study, courses, workshops, conferences, etc. To undertake the publications of journals, books, newsletter posters in

furtherance of the objectives of the Society. To set up and maintain libraries and information centers to facilitate

the study of cultural and natural heritage. To constitute chapters in India to promote the objectives of the Society.

The past year 2014-2015 has been a significant landmark year for your Trust. Together we were able to consolidate all the initiatives taken previously during the years 2012-2014. A major new initiative was the launching of INTACH Research Scholarships on many facets of our cultural heritage, as well as the INTACH Heritage Awards for Excellence in Documentation offered at a national level. Documentation is important in order to, understand, analyze and interpret historic structures to sensitize and inculcate heritage appreciation among people.

We are now on the way to becoming a knowledge based centre on heritage related subjects, building upon the experience gathered by conveners, professional members and INTACH Divisions over the last 30 years. I deeply appreciate the selfless contributions, you have made over the years and thank you and exhort you to continue to do your best in the times to come.

I also know that with the explosion in our activities both centrally & in the chapters, more & more members need to come forward to share the responsibilities in Chapters. Hence, Capacity Building courses for chapter members became essential, and we have started a three day workshop for chapter members, other than the conveners.

I would like to draw your attention to a path breaking passion project happening in the little known village of Jolpa in Jhalawar District of Rajasthan, with INTACH as the catalyst. Jolpa villagers have boldly and voluntarily decided to reclaim ownership of a 13th century temple lying in a derelict state without care or ownership of the ASI State Archaeology Department. The villagers raised the funds themselves, and INTACH is providing the technical assistance. We have become their “INTACH Bandhu” – and I am sure there are ample opportunities to replicate such an inspirational example across the country.

There is another critical area which needs our attention, the up-liftment of skilled crafts persons who reside in the inner cores of towns and villages of India in very poor conditions. We need to fill this critical gap in our efforts to upgrade their skills and conditions. They are the repository of traditional knowledge and there is a need to protect them and their precious and creative cultural heritage as well. We must connect and dialogue with them so that their skills are preserved and deployed to produce contemporary designs and products that yield better livelihood opportunities.

We need to build upon partnerships and bring together like minded individuals and institutions, so as to generate greater synergy in INTACH’s efforts to conserve heritage and bring it to the forefront of the national agenda.

Wish you all a very successful 2016 in all your endeavors to take forward INTACH’s mission.

With best wishes, Maj. Gen. (Retd.) L.K. Gupta, avsm

MESSAGEC H A I R M A N , I N TAC H

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MESSAGEM E M B E R S E C R E TA RY, I N TAC H

The activities of INTACH in 2014-15 continued to build up on the tempo which was generated in the year 2013-14 when INTACH was accorded a higher level of organizational responsibility with the infusion of funds for its Corpus in October, 2013.

In keeping with the needs of the time and challenges of heritage conser-vation, the activities, human resource support and infrastructure had to be expanded and brought to a professional level of functioning. Hence, systems had to be set and plenty of streamlining of procedures and functions had to be put in place to manage and handle a much larger organization.

An important aspect of the expansion has been the emphasis on training and capacity building for the community, government professionals and the Chapters. The INTACH Heritage Academy conducted many courses for sensitizing the PWD engineers in heritage conservation in the States of Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. The Chapters took great interest in conducting the Heritage Academy’s courses and the demand for such courses has been increasing. Similarly, the 3-days Orientation Training Programme for the new Chapter Conveners has been a great success as new Conveners go back to the Chapters with full understanding and knowledge of their functions. In order to build up the capacity in conservation, INTACH has announced 16 conservation scholarships for Indians in research and capacity building which will go a long way in building a team of conservationists and researchers.

As part of the outreach programme INTACH conducted an All India Inter College Heritage Quiz Series covering 16 cities which created great enthusiasm among the various colleges in the country. The quiz programme was telecast by Doordarshan and other colleges have also desired to participate in future programmes. The Heritage Education and Communications Services (HECS) continued to do commendable work with teachers, students and volunteers, relentlessly covering smaller district towns and areas and copiously producing heritage books, manuals and tool kits for schools.

Listing and Documentation have remained the core activities of INTACH and a Listing Cell has been set up with a team comprising the Divisions which do listing and documentation. A committee known as (Technical Advisory Committee for Listing) TAC-L has been set up with a clear mandate to see that there is proper standardization and quality control in the listings which INTACH does. This Cell also functions as a guide to the Chapters by advising them on proper formats to be followed and to maintain good quality of listing. An important documentation programme of Cultural Mapping of Communities was taken up by Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Division with the Chapters of Dahanu, Rajpipla and Jharkhand on the mapping of the Worli, Bhil and Santhal tribes. Work on the cultural mapping of the Gujjar, Kanuora and some tribes of Nagaland is progressing well. In order to build the capacity of Chapters in documenting intangible cultural heritage, a State Level Documentation Workshop was conducted in Madurai and Tamil Nadu where a large number

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of Chapters participated from Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Puducherry.

The new government has provided focus on urban heritage conservation by announcing a scheme known as Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) covering 12 cities to be upgraded around its core heritage essence. Seizing the opportunity, INTACH took the initiative of holding a workshop and invited the Ministry of Urban Development and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) in working out the specific heritage challenges and possible conservation solutions for the said cities. The workshop was attended by repre-sentatives of the local bodies from the 12 cities, certain District Magistrates and Municipal Commissioners and the INTACH Chapter Conveners of the concerned cities. This was a meeting of minds workshop which set the tone for local level initiative in the HRIDAY programmes. Subsequently, in June, 2015 INTACH was nominated as an anchor for the HRIDAY Programme for the cities of Varanasi, Gaya and Warangal.

The conservation project of Bassian Kothi for Punjab Government has been completed and a museum set up in the name of Maharaja Daleep Singh showcasing the heritage of Punjab along with landscaped gardens and activity areas for the community. The Punjab Government has set up a Management Committee to take care of the premises and to carry out cultural activities in and around the museum.

The Art Conservation Centres at Bangalore, Delhi and Bhubaneswar were up-graded and essential scientific equipments added. These centres were re-focused to carry on training and research activities besides the projects and conservation work of art and paintings.

Continuing with the Pupul Jayakar Memorial Lecture, the sixth memorial lecture was delivered by Prof. Madhav Gadgil, a renowned environmentalist. The lecture has been published by INTACH and is available to the general public. The INTACH Foundation Day was celebrated with a performance by the Dance Routes which incorporated the elements of Odishi and Gotipua. A large number of INTACH members participated in the Foundation Day celebrations and Founder Members present were felicitated on that day.

The INTACH Documentation Centre is undergoing a major overall to make it a technically competent and an accessible repository of heritage documentation in India. The Natural Heritage Division has become a nodal point for the documentation and conservation of water bodies, lakes, baolis and kunds and for various water issues. It has taken up the study of ‘Traditional Patterns of Weather Forecasting’ which gains great importance in these times of freak weather patterns as an effect of climate change.

INTACH is presently on a sound footing with a team of young Divisional Heads guided by the Executive Committee and the Governing Council. It is hoped that all the hard work that has been done by all the members and officials of INTACH will continue to bear fruits in the future and the message of heritage conservation gets deeply ingrained in the minds of the youth and the larger community.

I wish all the members a very happy and productive 2016.

Dr. (Mrs.) Chuden Tshering Misra

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INTACH ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15

The Governing Council and the Executive Committee of INTACH consisted of the following members during the year 2014-15:

Governing CouncilChairman : Maj.Gen. (Retd.) L.K. Gupta Vice Chairman : Ms. Tasneem Mehta Member Secretary : Dr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra Founder Members Year of ElectionMs. Asha Sheth 2013Dr. Kapila Vatsyayan 2014Shri O.P. Jain 2014Prof. A.G. Krishna Menon 2014Dr. Saryu V. Doshi 2015**

Life MembersShri Krishna Kolhar Kulkarni 2012Shri Ashis Banerjee 2013Shri S.K. Verma 2013Shri M. Gopala Krishna 2014Ms. Awantika Chitnavis 2014Ms. Tasneem Mehta 2014Shri Ashok Singh Thakur 2014Shri Lalit Surjan 2014Shri Virinder Kishore Kapoor 2014Ms. Nandita Lahiri 2015*Shri Gour Mohan Kapur 2015*Dr. Hari Bhallabh Maheshwari ‘Jaisal’ 2015**Ms. Tara Murali 2015**

Ordinary MembersDr. Sukhdev Singh 2013Ms. Dharmendar Kanwar 2014Ms. Kamakshi Maheshwari 2014

Governing Council and Executive Committee

* Elected on 21.3.1015 ** Re-elected on 21.3.2015

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Donor MembersDCM Shriram Industries Ltd. 2014Mrs. Anita Singh 2015**Shri Sanjay Narayen 2015** Corporate MembersTourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. 2015** Institutional Members Takshila Educational Society, New Delhi 2012Mehrangarh Museum Trust, Jodhpur 2013 Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University, Haryana 2015** Permanent InviteesRepresentative, Indian ArmyRepresentative, Indian Navy

Ex-Officio MembersSecretary, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, New Delhi Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India, New DelhiDirector General, Archaeological Survey of India, New DelhiDirector General, National Museum, New Delhi

Nominated MembersShri Syed Tariq Ibrahim Mrs. Maalvika PathaniaThe Governing Council held two meetings during the year, on 16.4.2014 and 2.12.2014.

Executive CommitteeMaj. Gen. (Retd.) L.K. Gupta ChairmanMs. Tasneem Mehta Vice-ChairpersonDr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra Member SecretaryDr. Saryu V. Doshi MemberDr. Hari Bhallabh Maheshwari ‘Jaisal’ Member Shri M. Gopala Krishna MemberShri Lalit Surjan MemberMs. Tara Murali Member Dr. Sukhdev Singh MemberThe Executive Committee held four meetings during the year on 19.5.2014, 2.9.2014, 1.12.2014 and 19.3.2015.

* Elected on 21.3.1015 ** Re-elected on 21.3.2015

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Finance CommitteeShri Ramesh Chandra, ChairmanShri O.P. JainShri P.K. TripathiDr. (Mrs.) C.T. MisraShri Jagdish ChanderShri V.K. AggarwalThe Finance Committee held five meetings during the year on 7.4.2014, 9.5.2014, 30.7.2014, 7.11.2014 and 24.2.2015.The Principal Directors and Directors along with the Member Secretary meet on the first Tuesday of every month to review activities of the preceding month and to provide directions and guidance in the execution of projects. Special Project Selection CommitteeMember Secretary, INTACH : ChairpersonJoint Director General, ASI : MemberDirector-in charge, NRLC, Lucknow : MemberAn Archaeological Expert from Banaras Hindu University : MemberProf. V.S. Shinde, Vice Chancellor, Deccan College, Pune : Member

Investment Committee for investment of Special Corpus money/Fund of `100 crore provided by Government of IndiaDr. Vijay Kelkar : Chairman Maj. Gen. (Retd.) L.K. Gupta, Chairman, INTACH : Member Ms. Tasneem Mehta, Vice Chairman, INTACH : Member Dr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra, Member Secretary, INTACH : Member Prof. Deepak Nayyar : MemberShri Ramesh Chandra, Chairman, INTACH Finance Committee : Member Joint Secretry, Ministry of Culture : MemberDeputy Secretary, Integrated Finance Division, Ministry of Culture : Member Shri O.P. Jain, Member, INTACH Governing Council & Finance Committee : Member

Projects Monitoring CommitteeMaj. Gen. (Retd.) L.K. Gupta, Chairman, INTACH : Chairman Ms. Tasneem Mehta : MemberShri Sanjiv Mittal, Jt. Secretary, Ministry of Culture : MemberDr. Rakesh Tewari, Director General, ASI : MemberShri Ramesh Chandra : Member Shri O.P. Jain : MemberShri Sanjay Narayen : MemberDr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra : Member

Other Committees


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DivisionsTechnicalArchitectural HeritageArt and Material HeritageNatural HeritageHeritage Education & Communication ServiceIntangible Cultural HeritageHeritage TourismINTACH Heritage AcademyCommunity Craft and Heritage

Advisory Committee

Chapters Committee Maj. Gen. (Retd.) L.K. Gupta ChairmanMs. Tasneem Mehta Vice ChairmanDr H.B. Maheshwari ‘Jaisal’ State Convener – Madhya PradeshShri G.M. Kapur State Convener – West BengalShri Lalit Surjan State Convener – ChhattisgarhShri A.B. Tripathy State Convener – OdishaMs. Dharmendar Kanwar State Co-Convener – RajasthanShri M. Gopala Krishnan State Convener – Andhra PradeshDr. Sukhdev Singh State Convener – PunjabLt. Col. (Retd.) M.P.S. Bhatia Director, Chapters Division

Architectural Heritage DivisionProf. K.T. Ravindran ChairpersonMs. Tasneem Mehta MemberShri P.T. Krishnan MemberProf. Narendra Dengle MemberShri Partho Dass MemberShri S.P. Shorey MemberShri Sathya Prakash Varanshi MemberDr. B.R. Mani MemberMs. Avantika Chitnavis MemberShri Divay Gupta Convener

GeneralAdministration Accounts & FinanceProjectsChaptersINTACH Documentation Centre & LibraryPublications & NewslettersLegalCultural Events

OTHER COMMITTEES

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Heritage Tourism DivisionDr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra ChairpersonMs. Dharmendar Kanwar MemberMs. Shama Pawar Member Shri Aman Nath Member Shri Rajiv Bhartari MemberShri R.K. Puri MemberShri Rakesh Mathur MemberMs. Rekha Khosla Member

Community Craft and Heritage Division Dr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra ChairpersonDr. Saryu V. Doshi MemberDr. Shobita Punja MemberMs. Ritu Sethi MemberMs. Jaya Jaitley MemberDr. Riti Rao Ghosh MemberMs. Bindu Manchanda Convener

Natural Heritage DivisionMaj. Gen. (Retd.) L.K. Gupta ChairmanDr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra Member Prof. Madhav Gadgil MemberDr. Y.L. Nene MemberShri A.K. Mukharjee MemberShri Abhijit Ghosh MemberShri Manu Bhatnagar MemberShri S.K. Verma Convener

Heritage Education and Communication Service Dr. (Mrs.) C.T Misra ChairmanDr. Shobita Punja MemberMr. Feisal Alkazi MemberDr. Pawan Sudhir MemberDr. Sadhana Prasher MemberMs. Gawri Iswaran MemberDr. Narayani Gupta MemberMs. Purnima Datt Convener

Intangible Cultural Heritage DivisionDr. Sukhdev Singh ChairmanDr. O.N. Koul MemberProfessor T. B. Subba MemberMr. Rahul Dev MemberDr. Sadhna Parashar MemberMs. Anita Singh MemberMs. Ritu Sethi MemberDr. Sudha Gopala Krishnan MemberMs. Nerupama Y. Modwel Member


Events

Public Events

Sixth Pupul Jayakar Memorial Lecture (April, 2014)The 6th Pupul Jayakar Memorial Lecture hosted by INTACH was delivered by Professor Madhav Gadgil on 18th April on the occasion of World Heritage Day. Professor Gadgil, in his lecture titled − ‘Revitalizing India’s Conservation Traditions’ spoke at length about the destruction of nature and people’s livelihood. He emphatically pointed out that scientific practices of nature conservation, in no way represent a real advance over the traditional folk knowledge based systems. The event was organized by the ICH division and a book − ‘Baiga,’ commissioned by the ICH division, was released on the occasion. INTACH Foundation DayINTACH celebrated its 30th year of existence. Foundation Day celebrations were observed by the head-office and many INTACH Chapters. On the occasion, the following publications were released: Tanjavur Marathas: Art, Architecture and Culture; A Momentous Journey: 30 Years of the Architectural Heritage Division; Conservation Manual for Traditional Building Repair in Ladakh Region; Baolis of Bundi; and The Compendium of Good Practices initiated by NIUA in Collaboration with INTACH. This was followed by a dance performance by Danceroutes.

Intangible Cultural Heritage

Celebrating Literature The ICH division of INTACH in association with Creative Vistas presented a literary evening titled ‘Celebrating Literature’ on 11th October, 2014. Thespian Tom Alter presented an eclectic mix of English and Indian poetry. The verse of two outstanding poets of the 20th Century, T.S Eliot and Dylan Thomas, matching in brilliance and thought with that of our own poet laureates Mirza Ghalib and Mir Taqi Mir turned out to be an exhilarating treat for literature aficionados, especially fans of Urdu poetry.

One Beat − Music from the North East (March, 2015) The ICH division of INTACH was instrumental in organizing an event titled, ‘One Beat − Music from the North East’ on 20th March, 2015. The programme, in collaboration with the India International Centre (IIC), was brought to Delhi by the INTACH Nagaland Chapter. This was supported by Sangeet Natak Akademi and NEZCC, Nagaland.


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Participants making rangoli during the rangoli competition on INTACH’s Foundation Day 2015

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clockwise from top:Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Member Secretary with the panel of distinguished guests at the Foundation Day function. Prof. Madhav Gadgil delivering the Sixth Pupul Jayakar Memorial Lecture.Performance by Danceroutes. Tom Alter during the event, Celebrating Literature.

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Music as intangible culture is important to preserve for future generations, because these create a community’s identity and sense of belonging to a region, a tradition or a way of life. Keeping this intangible cultural value of the rich folk music from the North-East, the programme showcased musical performances by artists from Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim.


clockwise from top: Group presentation by Jeremy Lalrempuia, Topden Lepcha and Phuningding Kathar. Audience enjoying the performance. One Beat — North East Festival 2015.

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INTACH Heritage Academy

INTACH Scholarships – In accordance with the INTACH Memorandum of Association and in the honour of Charles Wallace, INTACH offers:Scholarships to the UK citizens to enable them to travel to India and to follow in India any course of study, research which will be beneficial to either or both countries. Grants to support advanced research in the field of heritage conservation in India.Special grants to its staff and members towards building their capacity as individual professionals or the Chapter or Division within which they are working.

For three categories of the Scholarships, sixty two (62) applications were received, i.e. UK Scholarships – (5); Research Grants – (48); Capacity Building Grants – (9). A Scholarships Grant Committee was set up to award the Scholarships. The following scholarships were awarded:Research Scholarship for UK Citizens - 05 Research Grant for Indian researchers - 11 Capacity Building Grant for INTACH Staff - Nil

First and Second installments of the Scholarship have been given to the Awardees. Final installment will be made on the receipt of final report/outcomes.

A research proposal on “Cataloguing, Conservation and Making Timeline of the Coins at Deccan College Archaeology Museum (DCAM), Pune, was received from Dr. Shahida

Ansari, Associate Professor in Deccan College for the Research Grant. This was awarded in continuation to MoU between INTACH and Deccan College.

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)On 2nd June 2014, INTACH and Council of Architecture (CoA) signed a MoU for cooperation in areas of mutual interest, particularly education, training, capacity building and research in Architecture and Heritage. The Academic Unit of the CoA, the National Institute of Advanced Studies in Architecture (NIASA) is working with IHA on the following initiatives: Listing and documentation of the heritage sitesINTACH Heritage awards for excellence in documentation Teacher Training courses on heritage conservation and awareness for the faculty and lecturers of architecture colleges.

As an outcome of the MoU, the following activities were undertaken: Colloquium: Activities of Architecture Colleges/Institutes The aim was to share the objectives and scopes of the MoU signed between INTACH and Council of Architecture and discuss ideas and suggestions on how architecture colleges would be involved in this initiative with Deans and Principals of Architectural Colleges.A booklet on ‘Field book for listing of Built Heritage’ was prepared and printed for Colleges of Architectures across the country. The booklet has been sent along with a joint letter from CoA and INTACH to 382 Colleges of Architecture.

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Course: Teacher Training Programme, Pune – The broad aim was to train a group and faculty members on Heritage Identification, Documentation and Conservation. Launched INTACH Heritage Awards for ‘Excellence in Documentation (2015)’ for the Colleges of Architecture – The Award programme has been established to promote documentation of heritage buildings and sites of historic, architectural and cultural significance. As per the college curriculum, it is important for the students of architecture to physically document, understand, analyze and interpret historic structures, so that they inculcate sensitivity and appreciation for our heritage.

On 17th August 2014, INTACH and Deccan College, Pune, signed an MoU to encourage collaboration between the two organizations in the following areas:Promote and popularize archaeology and its related fields amongst practitioners, academics, students, researchers, local communities and the general public.Develop academic and research collaborations in archaeology, culture, heritage and conservation and the related branches of specialization.Conduct continuing education programmes, short term courses and research programmes at places/institutes as appropriate.

Host lectures, workshops, seminars, conferences, meetings and exhibitions.Provide training in Heritage Management and Conservation of remains during excavations.Provide advice in Heritage Management and Conservation to Educational and other Institutions.Publish academic journals and newsletters and to prepare audio-visual teaching aids and packages for archaeological studies.Establish conservation training, research and testing laboratory at the Deccan College Campus.Establish and maintain INTACH – DC National Centre for Heritage Management and Conservation (NCHMC)


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On 14th November 2014, INTACH and the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Junta De Castilla y León Spain signed a MoU to establish a lasting relationship and the exchange of experiences and best practices related to the preservation, study and dissemination of cultural heritage.

As an outcome of the MoU, the following activities were undertaken:

Seminar on:Heritage and Modernity with two perspectives – India and Spain A round-table meeting on: India Smart Heritage Cities – Think Tank The Think-Tank of India and Spain was conceived in November 2014 at the International Biennial of Art and Heritage Management (AR&PA) in Valladolid, Spain.

clockwise from top left: Participants, Teachers’ Training Programme, Pune.President CoA and Director NIASA, Teachers’ Training Programme, Pune.Signing of MoU between Deccan College, Pune and INTACHInaugural session, 75th Revival Day Celebration, Deccan College, Pune.facing page clockwise from top left: Signing of MoU between Council of Architecture and INTACH.Chairman with President of CoA, Deans of Architecture Colleges, Colloquium, New Delhi.Deans of Architecture Colleges, Colloquium, New Delhi.

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Natural Heritage

India Rivers Week Noting that almost all rivers in India are in a state of stress, INTACH partnered with like minded NGOs like Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan, WWF, Toxic Links, and South Asian Network on Dams, Rivers and People to hold an “India Rivers Week” (November 24th-27th). The year long preparatory exercise was led by Mr. Ramaswamy R Iyer, former Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources. The 4 day conference in November, 2014, was attended by 150 NGOs and activists and the final outcome is described in ‘Delhi Declaration for Rivers’.

This document is being widely circulated and will form a springboard to form government policy on rivers. The Week also awarded first ever “Bhagirath Prayas Samaan” to recognized achievers in the field for protecting rivers in their respective areas. The chief guest at the opening ceremony was Shri Jairam Ramesh, former Union Minister of Environment and at the closing ceremony it was Sushri Uma Bharti, Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation.

top to botttom: India Rivers Week proceedings chaired by former Union Minister for Environment, Jairam Ramesh.Chief Guest, Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Uma Bharti at India Rivers Week.Member Secretary Dr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra addressing participants at India Rivers Week.


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Citizen Science Initiative A four year programme for monitoring water quality and bird diversity at Okhla Bird Sanctuary, an “Important Bird Area” and other water bodies of Delhi NCR has been initiated. This is a collaborative effort by the Earthwatch India and INTACH funded by the HSBC Water Program. The program aims at inspiring citizens to value water resources, understand the local and global freshwater issues, help with the data collection and enable proactive participation in water conservation. Three full day events with HSBC employees and one half day event with school students were conducted in 2014 with 53 volunteers. The database generated through this citizen science initiative will enable policy makers to take informed decisions.

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clockwise from top: School students at Freshwater Watch program at Hauz Khas Lake.Volunteers testing water quality at Sanjay Lake.Citizen Science Leaders day at Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

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NHD organized a 3 day rescue, survival and first aid training for school children and volunteers (total 80 persons) administered by National Civil Defense Agency at Bhiri village in Rudraprayag District Uttarakhand from 15-17 November 2014. Different components of disaster rescue and survival were part of the training and included first aid and life saving techniques, knots and lashing techniques, emergency methods of rescue, search and location techniques, bandaging and use of splints and stabilization of limbs, transportation of casualties, construction of rope bridges, swimming and floating aids, followed by open discussions. The 3-days programme ended with the Simulated Integrated Exercise to evaluate the lessons learned during the entire training programme.

INTACH also provided a professional survival kit to the Local Mahila Samiti for disaster preparedness. The list of items was adopted by the District Administration for preparing survival kits for distribution.


top to botttom: Students receiving disaster preparedness training at Government Inter College, Bhiri Village.Method for transportation of casualties in event of emergency. Rope technique to climb and cross emergency sites.

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Architectural Heritage

Bassian Kothi, Bassian, Punjab Maharaja Duleep Singh MemorialThe Kothi, which sheltered the last maharaja of Punjab, Maharaja Duleep Singh, on his way to exile in Britain was in ruins. It has now been restored as a museum, dedicated to his life with replicas of his belongings and supported by print and visual media. The open space around it has been developed into gardens and amphitheatre to compliment the main structure. The area in front of the Kothi has a water body with a plaza and seating arrangement for the general public. The conservation work by INTACH commenced in 2011 with funding from Govt of Punjab. The Ministry of Culture, Punjab Govt. took keen interest in the project.

Old Secretariat Building, Faridkot, Punjab The Old Secretariat building at Faridkot, Punjab currently houses the District & Session Court, Subordinate Judicial courts, Consumer Court and Commissioner’s office. It was constructed in 1933 by the then Agent to the Governor General, Punjab States, Sir James Fitzpatrick. The Secretariat was inaugurated on 18th October, 1934 by Raja Harindar Singh Brar BansBahadur. This was also the occasion to commemorate his coronation on October 17, 1934. INTACH prepared a Detailed Project Report for the entire complex in 2007 and thereafter conservation work started on site. The work was completed and handed over to the Court Administration in December 2014.

Conservation and Development of Archaeological Sites, Jharkhand Audrey HouseDetailed Project Reports for 23 heritage and archaeological sites in Jharkhand have been submitted and technical sanctions have been obtained for 20 sites. In anticipation of the commencement of work on sites and to ensure effective monitoring, a local project office has been set up in Ranchi with 2 full time architects, an office assistant and project advisors. In addition to the completion of DPRs, work at Audrey House is in good progress with stabilization of the structure and restoration of original space and the building components. Brochures for the sites have also been designed.

Restoration work in progress: Audrey House

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top to bottom: Bassian Kothi, Bassian, Punjab, before (top) and (center) after restoration.Old Secretariat Building, Faridkot, Punjab, before (left) and (right) after restoration.

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Raja Ka Mahal, JaisalmerRaja Mahal built about 860 years ago is one of the most significant buildings of the Jaisalmer fort. The palace building has a unique construction style wherein the walls are built in dry masonry with huge sandstone blocks. The wall is wide at the base and narrows towards the top. The building shows many signs of ageing, wear and tear and weathering. Cracks have appeared as a result of earthquake and dry masonry construction. To address this, INTACH invited CINTEC engineers who proposed a structural strengthening scheme to prevent cracks in future and arrest widening of present cracks. The emergency retrofitting work which included tying the perpendicular exterior walls at the corner junction was executed in August 2013 and proposal for further conservation works has been prepared.

After completion of the emergency work, World Monument Fund has desired estimate for additional work. An investigation was carried out to evaluate the sub surface lithology up to a depth of 10 m at the proposed locations and to develop recommendations for foundation design. Work was conducted in the following phases.

Drilling of two boreholes at the designated locations to determine soil /rock condition and to obtain representative samples for laboratory testing. Testing of soil /rock samples in the laboratory to evaluate their index and engineering properties. Performing engineering analysis of all the field and laboratory data to arrive at safe bearing capacity. The investigation was followed by restoration work in selected areas which comprised replacing of wooden beams. Grouting and consolidation of masonry walls To inform about the conservation work, a geo-technical investigation and structural tests were carried out.

top to bottom: Rock sample collection from building base during geo-technical investigation near Mori, Raja Ka Mahal.Rock sample for examination of physical properties of ground strata.Geo-technical investigation ongoing at the Mori, Raja Ka Mahal.

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Chhatar Manzil, Lucknow. Source: British Library, ‘Strachey Collection of Indian Views’, by Shepherd and Robertson in 1862 AD

Chattar Manzil as today

Conservation and Reuse Proposal of Chhatar Manzil, LucknowChhatar Manzil Complex, located in the heart of Lucknow sprawls over five acres and contains two monuments, Chhatar Manzil and Farhat Baksh. Farhat Baksh was built in 1781 AD by General Claude Martin as his residence. The Indo-French style building also

known as “Martin Villa” was later purchased by Nawab Asaf-ud-daula. In 1798 AD, under the patronage of Nawab Saadat Ali Khan, the highly embellished palace of Chhatar Manzil was constructed. The building was partially destroyed by British in 1857 and used as United Service Club for senior British officials. In 1950, Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) was

established in the building. CDRI carried out several additions and alterations in the building including intermediate floors between the original floors and new structures on terraces. Presently, the building is protected by the Uttar Pradesh State Archaeology. INTACH has been approached by the state Govt. to prepare a conservation plan and undertake conservation of the palace complex. A team of architects from AHD are presently documenting the building in great detail and the conservation plan is under preparation.

DPR Phase-I which includes emergency repairs to Chhatar Manzil, refurbishment of the administration block and the facade has been submitted to the Govt.

Restoration and Conservation of Balaji Ghat, VaranasiThe palace was severely damaged and the wooden portion of the building on the 4 upper stories had completely collapsed in 1999. The building was in ruins with debris and salvage material scattered all around the complex. It had been exposed to the vagaries of nature in this state for more than 10 years, which had aggravated the problems. In September 2009 the floor of the Naubatkhana collapsed. INTACH started the phase-1 work in 2012 and proposed to complete it by June 2015. The second phase will commence in August 2015.

Implementation of the project was difficult as it was cumbersome to get the building materials to the site. The decayed timber components were salvaged, numbered and stacked appro-priately. These were later consolidated by the material conservators from A&MH Division.

In Phase-I the museum section was taken up. It has been reconstructed up to the 2nd floor.

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A new proposal for 2nd phase was submitted to WMF for an amount of $245000 which was approved.

Projects in Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu integrated development plan for Daman and DiuDaman and Diu is the melting pot of different cultures and its Portuguese and Indian connections give it a multi-faceted identity. A MoU was signed between INTACH and the Administration of the Union territories on 11th March, 2013 to document and list the multifaceted cultural resources for their protection and promotion and prepare an integrated development plan for the same.

Listing: Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and DiuAs part of the integrated development plan,

facing page, top to bottom: Wooden shutters placed in position.Wood finish on beams.Roof (timber planks) being laid.above:Traditional method being used for setting the roof.

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listing of architectural, natural and material heritage was undertaken. In Dadra Nagar Haveli, 65 heritage sites have been identified. While Daman has about 400 heritage buildings, Diu and the neighbouring villages have 467 heritage properties in all.

Listing of all three areas have been completed and submitted to Department of Tourism & Urban Development Daman & Diu.

The Integrated heritage plan for Daman proposes the following projects: Restoration and revitalization of the Moti Daman fort wall and moat and making it accessible for public and tourists. DPR for the same is being made. Heritage and natural walk trails are proposed within Nani Daman and Moti Daman. Also, the revitalization of main streets of Moti Daman and Nani Daman are proposed.

DPR for the restoration and adaptive re-use of heritage structures at Moti Daman fort proposes that the present PWD building is converted into a museum and an art gallery and the jail is converted into cafeteria and used to house other public utilities. DPR for the restoration and revitalization of Bocage house at Moti Daman Fort proposes its reuse as a tourist information centre and the hospital building to be restored and reused as a tourist guest house.

Projects in DiuDiu is a small island situated in the Gulf of Cambay and the town is located at the east end of the island. It was one of the main Portuguese holds in India till 1961. The city still carries the evidences of Portuguese presence in its heritage buildings. Pani Bai School and Fortress of Panikotha are the two landmarks structures,

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conservation of which was commissioned to INTACH by the Department of Culture and Tourism, Government of Daman and Diu, and DNH.

Pani Bai SchoolThe school is situated in a narrow street of a crowded residential area, in the middle of the fortified Diu town. It was one of the first schools in Portuguese medium and was started on 1st December, 1927. The building comprises of several ornamental features. The façade is embellished with carved figures and motifs in stone. Since the building is not in use, it has decayed. INTACH is now preparing a detailed project report and a reuse proposal for the building.

Fortress of PanikothaThe Fortress of Pani Kotha was built before the Portuguese rule in Diu. The Portuguese got the domain of the fortress on 25th October 1535, in celebration of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between the Portuguese and Sultan Bahadur. The location and setting, itself are the main highlights of the building. It is a long narrow structure that stands like a ship between the island and the mainland.

Layers of cement plaster over the building’s surface during recent interventions have under-mined its authenticity. Scientific Investigations are proposed to identify the original layers and details. INTACH is now preparing a conservation plan to conserve its physical integrity and to increase the tourism potential.

St. Francis Assisi Church and Convent The restoration and development of St. Francis Assisi is in progress, starting from the external plaster work of bell tower. The restoration and adaptive reuse of the hospital building as a museum is scheduled after the hospital shifts to its new premises.

St. Thomas churchThe external façade of St. Thomas church, which is at present an art gallery, is being restored while the waterproofing has been done on the roof.

Ongoing restoration work at Panikotha, Diu

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Setting up of Urban Haat at the site of former Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, AmritsarThe hospital previously known as the Victoria Jubilee Hospital began functioning as general hospital in 1891. Later, the building was abandoned since a new hospital was constructed at another location. The Punjab Urban Planning and Development Authority (PUDA) initiated the effort to conserve and reuse the Hospital Complex and appointed INTACH for design and supervision. Setting up an Urban Haat and Heritage Hotel was found to be most appropriate reuse proposal given the scale of the building and the surrounding spaces. The Urban Haat proposed on the northern part of the site occupies nearly 4.6 acres of the total 9.70 acres and includes space for craft display, sales stall, food stalls, crafts demonstration and appreciation centre, museum and exhibition hall, dormitories for artisans, amphitheatre etc. Execution of the work on site is proposed in 3 Phases.

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Presently, in Phase-I, civil work is going on. Besides restoring the original layout of the complex, the work also includes restoration of all structural as well as architectural features. Work for Phase-II that includes site development has also commenced. An architect based in Amritsar was appointed for daily supervision of the work and regular coordination with the local officials.

Master Plan and Infrastructure Development Plan for Areas of Heritage Tourism Potential, Bihar − Upendra Maharathi Shilpa Anusandhan Sansthan (UMSAS), PatnaThe Upendra Maharathi Shilpa Anusandhan Sansthan (UMSAS) houses the rich and varied traditional handicrafts from Bihar and offers a platform for the artisans-veterans and enthusiasts, an opportunity to learn and transfer the knowledge of the local crafts. The centre is in need of urgent improvement as fading numbers of experts and designers have resulted in the termination of various programmes − carpentry and ceramics among others. The existing infrastructure does not offer adequate spaces for respective craft based requirements. INTACH was approached by the Govt. of Bihar to prepare an architectural proposal comprising construction of a new building in the existing premises. The proposal is under preparation

facing page, top to bottom: Arial view of the proposed open spaces in the Haat. Proposed interiors of the restaurant.Lime plastering (on the walls) replaced the recently done cement plaster.below: Front elevation of heritage block, UMSAS, Patna.


with a concept of creating a space where art in its natural form can flourish and inspire with its rich tradition.

Restoration of Endangered Heritage sites of India Laxminath Temple, Jolpa temple, Jhalawar district, RajasthanThe temple is a 14th century structure, built in stone masonry. It has two main parts: Garbhagriha and Mandapa. While the Garbhagriha is in a good condition, Mandapa is damaged. The dome is damaged and the pillars are displaced. This part of the temple needed immediate conservation and stabilization work. There is a 15th century baoli near the temple, which also requires repair. The village panchayat and INTACH agreed to contribute matching funds and signed an MoU. The work commenced on site on 25th Feb 2015.

Integrated Development Plan for the Bateshwar Group of TemplesBateshwar is a historic site where temples dedicated to Lord Shiva are found along the banks of river Yamuna. There were 101 temples, of which only 42 survive. Apart from the temples, the site has an ancient fort, an old post office which is a colonial structure and remains of rich vernacular architecture. It is proposed to prepare a comprehensive development plan with proper documentation of built heritage and prepare conservation and building guidelines. The development plan is expected to give proposals for infrastructure development to support cultural tourism and other economically sustainable activities. The draft report was submitted to the Department of Tourism Government of UP. The plan includes proposals for the Ghat development and 12 village level pilot projects.

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Conservation and Development for Badshahi Bagh at Fatehabad, Agra, Uttar PradeshFatehabad was founded by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. The Badshahi Bagh is located around 3 km away from Fatehabad and is among very few gardens laid out during the period. The garden consists of an enclosure wall with chatris, a well and a gateway. The buildings are testimony of the Mughal architecture.

The initiative to document and prepare a proposal to conserve has been a part of a larger effort to rescue and restore the endangered heritage sites.

Conservation of Heritage sites at risk- Basant Sarai, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, Vedal Temple, Kanchipuram TamilNadu, AHD often gets request from various public institutions and trusts to provide them advice and technical assistance to restore heritage buildings under threat. As a response and responsibility, AHD sends conservation architects and other technical staff to the site for a preliminary assessment and to guide the owners/institutions. The process has now been formalized and more buildings are being inspected regularly. As a part of this initiative the Basant Sarai in Gorkhpur could be saved from demolition. Similar efforts are underway to restore the 7th century Vedal temple in

top and above: Temple complex in Bateshwar.View of baradari in Badshahi Bagh at Fatehabad.right: Basant Sarai, Gorakhpur.facing page: (inset) Jolpa temple before restoration. Jolpa temple during restoration.

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Kanchipuram district which was being defaced by cement repair by the villagers due to lack of technical expertise.

Post Flood Damage Assessment of built Heritage in SrinagarA team from INTACH headquarter visited Srinagar on 29th October 2014 and spent five days for the assessment of the damage caused to the built heritage. Most of the central and

southern zone of the Valley was submerged under 20 feet water. Several heritage bungalows, old silk factories, Amar Singh College and a museum from the early 20th century faced serious damages. Fortunately, the mosques, temples, shrines and tombs located in the old city escaped the disaster. A Post Flood Damage assessment report was prepared explaining type and level of damage caused to the heritage properties. The report also included proposals for repair, retrofitting, restoration and conservation of the properties.

Victoria Market, GwaliorVictoria market building in Maharajbada, Gwalior was constructed by Madhav Rao Scindia in 1910 in honour of Queen Victoria. Unfortunately, on 5th June 2010 a major fire broke out in the building, leading to heavy damages. The building is an amalgamation of Mughal, Rajput and Colonial styles. The eastern half of the market was badly damaged and some portions had collapsed during the fire. In 2014, INTACH was invited by the Municipal Corporation, Gwalior to prepare a proposal for the restoration of the building. INTACH documented the building in detail and a structural analysis was carried out. The work started in March 2015. As a part of initial work the damaged portion was carefully dismantled and the surviving western half of the building was given support with propping.

Purani Chattri and Krishna Temple, GwaliorThe Chhatris of Scindia Dynasty located in Chattri Bazar, Gwalior is one of the prominent local tourist attractions. The Chhatris of Jivaji Rao Scindia, Daulat Rao Scindia and Janko ji Rao Scindia are quite distinct, decorated with stone

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top left and right: View of Victoria Market, Gwalior. On going work for the foundation.right: Purani Chattri, Gwalior.facing page above and below:Collapsed staircase of Ratan Villa Heritage bungalow, Shivpora. Displaced roof of soaking room at Silk Factory Complex, Raj Bagh.

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carvings, figures and motifs. The structures are under threat due to lack of maintenance. INTACH was approached by the Scindia Devasthan Trust and detailed proposals with estimates were prepared for each of the chattris. In the previous year, INTACH carried out the work of boundary wall construction and some emergency repairs in the complex.

Krishna Temple, GorkhiThe Krishna Temple at Gorkhi is an amalgation of Mughal, Rajput & Colonial architecture and is one of the landmark buildings of the Maharaj Bada. Both the Krishna temple & Gorkhi gate are under threat due to lack of maintenance. AHD has prepared a preliminary report and estimates for its repair and conservation. As a part of the emergency work, waterproofing of the terrace was undertaken.

Scindia School, Fort, GwaliorAHD was approached by the Scindia School Authorities to prepare a detailed project report of the main building of Scindia School at the Gwalior Fort. As part of Phase-I, a report was prepared to address the problems on the facade and emergency consolidation work. The report also included a detailed structural audit which was submitted to the school authorities. A similar report was also prepared for the Shivaji House.

top to bottom: The front façade of Gorkhi Temple. Terrace after waterproofing work.Façade of Scindia School main building.

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Art and Material Heritage

Conservation of wall paintings at Chemrey Monastery, Ladakh.The ICI Delhi Centre has undertaken conservation of wall paintings of the 17th century belonging to the Drukpa sect and housed inside the Lama Lha-khang, Chemrey Gompa. The paintings had suffered extensive damage due to thick depositions of soot, flaking of paint layer, loosening of plaster support,water damage and unscientific attempts at filling the cracks. In 2013-14, INTACH ICI team completed the documentation and condition mapping of the wall paintings. Filling and grouting was done where there was a major loss of the mortar. Local consolidation of the paint layer was undertaken to arrest the flaking and further loss of paint. The cleaning involved careful removal of the thick veil of dust, dirt, soot, grease and oil. Samples of materials used in the execution

above and below: Details from a wall. Cleaning revealed brilliant colours of wall paintings hidden under thick veil of soot deposits.A view of the Lama Lakhang inside Tge Chemrey Monastery, team at work.

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of the paintings such as the plasters, pigments, adhesives, fillers, etc. were scientifically analyzed to guide the conservation treatment. Automatic data loggers were also installed for continuous environmental monitoring, i.e. analyzing the micro climatic conditions around the Gompa and fluctuations in temperature and humidity over the seasons.

Conservation of oil paintings at Khairagarh University, ChattisgarhThe Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh (Chattisgarh) is the only University of Music and Fine Arts in Asia and has been running successfully for five decades now. Amongst their artwork collection are six life size portraits of the members of the Royal family executed in oil. These large paintings were in an extremely fragile condition. There were heavy deposits of grime, extensive crack formation, dents, tears and abrasions in all the six paintings. Given the size and condition of the paintings, the conservation work was undertaken at the site itself.

clockwise from top right: Painting of Raja Lal Bahadur Singh (1908-1918) at Khairagarh University, before and after conservation. Sewing of torn canvas - an unscientific attempt at conservation.

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Conservation at Ministry of External AffairsThe Delhi Centre restored large Madhubani paintings by the famous folk artist Sita Devi and Rajasthani Phad painting belonging to the Object d’art (ODA) section of the Ministry. In addition, two large Shekhawati paintings on wooden panels (approx. 11 x 15 ft in size) were restored at the ministry premises.

Conservation of polychrome sculpture from Prime Minister’s OfficeA large polychrome carved wooden sculpture depicting Ravana in ‘Ravananugraha’ posture, belonging to the Prime Minister’s Office was restored by the ICI Delhi team. The sculpture suffered from accumulation of deposits, extensive paint loss, splitting, loss of fragments of wood and loosening of various joints. ICI Delhi team succeeded in restoring it to its former glory.

above and below: Shekhawati paintings on wooden panels after conservation.Polychrome carved wooden sculpture depicting Ravana before (left) and after conservation (right).

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Sri Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, oil on bromideThe painting of Sri Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, oil on bromide, measuring 115 x 73 cm, was heavily damaged with fungal infestation. It needed extensive re-creation, as a very large

part of the painting was missing. It was done in accordance with the international ethical code. The newly created areas were pasted on Japanese tissue paper with starch paste and all the interventions were properly documented.

‘Dancing People’ by artist Paresh Maity ICI Bengaluru received a 169 x 260 cm. oil on canvas titled “Dancing People” by artist Paresh Maity belonging to a private client. Careful conservation treatment and reintegration of lost areas in reversible medium brought the painting back to life. Krishna slaying an Asura – BakaKrishna slaying an Asura – Baka (in the form of crane), a small painting in mixed Odiya and Andhra styles, was conserved. All the later additions were removed; the painting cleaned, treated for fungus, lined with Japanese paper and was mounted on archival board.

Conservation at Rajasthan State Archives, BikanerRajasthan State Archives, Bikaner is famous for its valuable records and huge repositories of Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jodhpur, Karauli, Kishangarh, Kota, Kusalgarh, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur and some other private records. The records are mostly from 1816 to 1956. The collection includes Mehkama Khas of various states, Farmans, Dastoor, Nishan and Persian documents of Jaipur states, Khatoot Ahalkaran, Kharita, Mansoor, Bahis,

above and below: Damage to the art work in detail.Painting after treatment.

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Tozis, Scrolls and beautifully illustrated folios. A team from INTACH Conservation Institute, Delhi and Lucknow conserved 10000 folios of library books, 3040 folios of Mehakma Khas English records and confidential records of freedom movement, one large scroll, 50 farmans, 100 maps, 12000 folios of Dastoor Komwar and provided 750 carton boxes for storage of archival materials.

Conservation of books of National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad NID provides service and training in industrial design and visual communication. A report for conservation of 139 rare books and prints was prepared in February 2010. All the rare books were housed in steel compactor. The conservation of 139 books has been completed and a new look has been given to the binding of the books.

Conservation of textile objects of Bihar Vidyapith, Sadaquat Ashram, Patna Dr. Rajendra Prasad was associated with Bihar Vijyapeeth while he was in Patna to lead the freedom movement. After relinquishing the office of the President of India in May 1962, he returned to Patna on 14th May 1962 and stayed in the campus of Bihar Vidyapeeth. This place is now converted to a “Museum-Rajendra Smriti Sangrahalaya” where memorabilia of great historical significance related to him are on display for general public.

above and below: Manuscripts from NID, Ahmedabad before conservation.Same after conservation.

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Renovation of Art and Craft Gallery of Odisha State MuseumICI Odisha has been assigned to renovate the Art and Craft gallery of Odisha State Museum.

ICI DelhiICI Delhi was involved in restoration of a collection belonging to the Gorkha Training Regiment in Subathu (GTC 14 Subathu) and the Hodson’s Horses Regiment in Pathankot. The collection included large flags, maps, lithographs, documents and oil paintings. The Centre also restored a collection of 94 maps published by the ‘Survey of India’ dating back to the late 18th century-early 19th century and paintings belonging to Ram Kumar, the eminent Indian abstract painter. The Centre conserved a total of 487 objects during the year.

ICI BangaloreVarious condition assessment reports on art works were prepared. These belonged to the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher learning, Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, Daly Memorial Hall in Mythic Society and at the Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore, Karnataka.

ICI LucknowFollowing is a list of important projects done by the ICI Lucknow centre: Conservation of printed books from the Library of J.K. Temple, Kanpur. Conservation of lithographs, prints and paper documents from 1st Guard (2 Punjab), Roorkee.Conservation of a textile scroll of 22 Mech. Infantry, c/o 56 APO.Conservation of manuscripts at Maharani Lal Kunwari Post Graduate College Library, Balrampur, U.P (ongoing)

top to bottom: The royal exhibits of the gallery under conservation. Manuscripts, Balrampur, before and after conservation.

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Conservation of photographic albums and textiles of Rajput Regimental Centre, Fatehgarh, U.PConservation of damaged artifacts at Study Museum, College of Arts and Crafts, Lucknow University, Lucknow. Conservation of Regimental Colours of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun: twenty-eight regimental colours from IMA, Dehradun.Conservation of animal skins at Rajput Regimental Centre, Fatehgarh, U.P

ICI BhubaneshwarImportant projects at ICI Bhubaneswar during 2014-15:Indian Institute of Geo Magnetism, Mumbai conservation of old and rare books, journals belonging to the 19th century of Magnetic observatory.K R Cama Library paper conservation project- conservation of manuscripts belonging to the early 19th and 20th century.Colaba Conservation Project − conservation of old, rare books and manuscripts belonging to the early 19th century.

clockwise from top left: Regimental Colours of IMA, Dehradun before and after conservation.Somnath temple at Bishnupur, before conservation.Somnath temple, nearing completion of conservation work.

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Mani Bhavan Conservation Project − conservation of old, rare books and manuscripts belonging to the early 19th century.Salsette Cathlic Housing Co-op society, Bandra Conservation Project − conservation of old, rare books and manuscripts belonging to the early 19th century.Delhi State Archives, Record Preservation Project − conservation of old and rare records and documents belonging to pre independence and post independence era.Maritime Museum Project − Jobra-Aquarium Project − establishment of acquarium.National Mission for Manuscripts, Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India − preventive and curative conservation of manuscripts.Viswabharati Estate Office Record Preservation Project, Shantiniketan − curative conservation of estate office record.Lipika-2 Manuscript Conservation Project, Viswabharati, Shantiniketan − conservation of old and rare books and documents belonging to early 19th century of Magnetic observatory.Late Janakinath Bose House, PuriAlibag Magnetic Observatory, Dept of Science and Technology, Govt. of India 13th FC Projects – Bhubaneswar (under the supervision of AH Div., INTACH)

Conservation work of temples in Odisha was undertaken by ICI Bhubaneshwar under the 13th FC project, supported by Dept of Culture, Govt. of Odisha.

On August 21, 2014 the Aquarium in Jobra Museum was inaugurated by Shri Naveen Patnaik, Chief Minister, Odisha. This project, commissioned by The Water Resources Department, Govt. of Odisha has 11 exhibits on display. The project, executed by INTACH in association with Still Water Aquatics, Bangalore, took 18 months to complete and cost 2.02 crores.

The aquarium houses over 100 species of fishes from Indian Sub-Continent, Africa, South America, Caribbean and Japan. The total volume of water is 50,000 litres and the aquarium is supported by the state of art life support systems which work with an air back wash principle to minimize water wastage. The other exhibits in the aquarium are Japanese Koi Pond, The Mighty Amazon, Lake Tanganyika, Deep Sea World and a Digital Jelly Fish exhibit, the Arapima Gigas – world’s largest fresh water fish. In all there are about 100+ species of fishes at the Jobra Aquarium.

above and below: Hon’ble Chief Minister of Odisha Sh. Naveen Patnaik at the inauguration of the Aquarium.

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ICI KolkataOver the year the Kolkata Centre conserved many objects: oil on canvas, oil on masonite board, embroidered shawl, water colour on paper board, B&W photographs, paper manuscript, books, tempera on wooden panel, fresco and embroidered textile.

Some important works are given below:

Acharya Bhavan, KolkataThe residential house of Sir J.C. Bose, the father of Modern Physics, is going to be converted into a Science Heritage Museum. The conservation work of the objects related to Sir J.C. Bose and his family members has been taken up by INTACH Conservation Institute, Kolkata.A series of books of different renowned authors

of his time, mostly gifted by the authors to Sir J.C. Bose, have been conserved by the centre.

Governor House, Raj Bhavan, KolkataThe Royal Arms of Queen Victoria depicted in the photograph has been partly resurrected for display from the various pieces unearthed from the grounds of the Raj Bhavan and put together like pieces in a jigsaw puzzle by INTACH. The work was undertaken after considerable research on the subject including contacting the original manufacturers, Macfarlane and Company, Glasgow whose archives are maintained at University of Glasgow after the company closed.

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ICI MumbaiThe ICI Mumbai Centre has been involved in in-house works of the Bhau Daji Lad Museum; the activities are given below:

Cleaning & regular maintenance of marble statues, metal, stone tablets, stone elephant, and various other objects of silver, clay, brass, ivory, ceramics, sandalwood, miniature paintings etc. The centre was also involved in conservation of 12 rare (printed) books having 2100 Folios.

Documentation of museum objects using JATAN: 568 museum objects were documented with its details for the Museum Software JATAN.Summer workshop: ‘Caring for your metal objects’: A workshop for common public was conducted by the Conservation Lab in 2014.

ICI JodhpurThe centre was involved in preservation and conservation of many items as given below:B/W photographs, litho prints, painted photographs, coloured photographs, oil paintings, miniature paintings, Pichhavai (Cloth Painting), oil painting on paper, cloth painting, printed books, paper documents, manuscripts, wooden objects (painted and unpainted), idols, fumigation work, stain removal from marble walls and elephant seats at Mehrangarh Museum Trust, Fort Jodhpur, etc.

below and facing page: A session during the workshop at ICI Mumbai centre.Oil on paper painting, before and after conservation.

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Other InitiativesCollaborations /Tie-Ups for futureLady Irwin College – Fabric and Apparel Science Department: for research in textiles in their well equipped science lab, internships and exchange programmes.

University of Applied Art, Bern (Switzerland) Mutual collaboration and exchange programmes for training, upgradation of skills and developing conservation science.

HIPA (Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration) to conduct annual training programmes for officers.

IIT Delhi – Collaboration in scientific research on material testing and evaluation of conservation techniques, training on use of high-end scientific equipments etc.

University of Bangalore – Research on textiles.Indo-German – Training /internship on cleaning of stone in monuments and sculptures. Evaluation of cleaning methods, modern vis-a vis traditional.

NRLC – To explore the possibility of signing a MoU with NRLC, to use their high end equipments and training on conservation science for INTACH conservators.

UpgradationThe following equipments were purchased for upgradation and modernization of various ICI centres:Low Pressure Suction TableDino-lite hand held digital microscope with separate eye-piece and adjustable desktop stand.Olympus Monocular and Trinocular Microscopes.


System for Infra-Red Reflectography Special Conservation Grade LED lights.Light Sheet – Screen Size A4UV Lamp.Compact Drying Rack Ducting at ICI Delhi.High-end Computers Tilting Studio Easel.

Ducting at ICI Delhi – A separate provision for cleaning of air in lab has been made so that the toxic fumes generated in the lab are not circulated in the building through the AC recirculation mode.

Heritage Tourism

The Heritage Tourism Division implements its projects through its technical divisions and the Chapters as these projects require multi disciplinary inputs and expertise.

Nirmand Preliminary ReportNirmand, a village in Himachal Pradesh was visited to assess its potential as a node or model for holistic heritage conservation and tourism. A team visited Nirmand to survey and submit a preliminary report so that the detailed project report could be presented to the state of Himachal Pradesh and thereafter to the Ministry of Tourism to develop it as a heritage village under their scheme of rural tourism.

The village has living cultural traditions, manifested through festivals and religious practices. The village also has a number of heritage structures like houses, temples and baolis which have architectural significance.

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Natural Heritage

Onsite Waste Water Treatment of Mantola Nala, East Taj Drain and Circuit House Lake in Agra using Bioremediation Techniques: As in most urban areas sewage and wastewater is finding its way into water channels and lakes resulting in foul odour, eutrophication and discharge of polluted waters into the river. Agra is a prime source of tourism-based revenue and polluted waters feature in most of the tourist attractions. Accordingly, Commissioner [Agra] invited INTACH to carry out the remediation of some critical water features. Thus:East Taj Drain: Crosses the eastern entry to Taj. INTACH put in sandbag weirs and bacteria dozing to successfully remove foul odour and reduce the pollution load at the river outfall from 70 mg/l BoD to <40 mg/l BoD.Circuit House Lake: This foul smelling lake forms part of the Golf Course. It was rich in algal turbidity with almost nil dissolved

oxygen and receiving wastewater from the Police Colony. A settling pond was created within the lake around the discharge point using sandbag weirs. Bacterial dozing was introduced in the Police Colony 500m away in the inflow channel. In situ dozing was carried out for 6 months using a boat. While the smell has been eliminated the DO raised to 4 mg/l and algal turbidity greatly reduced. The activities have enhanced sunlight input into the deeper waters assisting photosynthetic processes in the deeper layers. The BoD in the lake was reduced from 45 mg/l to 12 mg/l.Mantola Nala: This drain crosses the entry to the Red Fort. It carries 14 MLD of polluted water with a BoD level of 160 mg/l. With similar measures as above the BoD level has gone down to <50 mg/l.

Conservation Plan for Sambhar Lake initiated in partnership with CIWSA: The project aims at formulating a conservation management plan for Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan keeping in consideration the biodiversity aspect as well as welfare of the dependent communities. The project involved

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ecological studies of the Sambhar Lake and its catchment, biodiversity surveys, threat assessment and stakeholder assessments.

Ganga River Front Development, Patna-II: Under the National Ganga River Basin project, the Govt. of Bihar has taken a decision to actively manage the riverfront. The right bank of the river, in a stretch of 8 km. with almost 300 ha of land, has become available owing to the northward migration of the river course. To prevent the erosion of the bank, the Govt. is proposing to lay geo-tubes with support of the World Bank. The entire area is vulnerable to inundation. INTACH has proposed keeping the entire area green to offer a green lung to the congested old Patliputra areas, improve access and connection to the river, the use of local sedge grass to hold up the riverbank in an inexpensive and durable manner. The greens will also include sacred groves and forests thus creating habitats for faunal biodiversity.

Study of Yamuna Stream Ecology: This project aims at studying ecological characteristics of River Yamuna in Delhi-NCR region from Palla to Okhla. The study documents the current status of riparian vegetation of the floodplains, aquatic plants, zooplanktons and phytoplanktons, water quality, and various other socio-economic linkages. The study forms a baseline against which changes in river ecology would be measured assessing the current health of the Yamuna ecosystem and in figuring out better management recommendations.

above and below: Flamingoes at Sambhar Lake, Rajasthan. Tilapia fish (Oreochromis mossambicus) from Yamuna, Jagatpur Bund near Wazirabad.

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Urban Biodiversity Project: Harsh urbanization is destroying biodiversity and distancing humans from nature. NHD has proposed a pioneering approach in enhancing urban biodiversity and habitats with the National Capital Territory as the model. This project aims at biodiversity inventorization and documentation to assess species and associated landscape information in some selected areas. It is proposed to document natural features and habitats and delineate them on a base map of NCT Delhi. The urban biodiversity plan would then be put in the policy domain to influence Delhi’s masterplan and also provide a replicable model for other cities. This work has been completed.

clockwise from top: Delhi Biodiversity – Blue Bull near Tughlakabad fort. Ruddy Shellduck in Rural Delhi. Adilabad Fort, and (inset) the Jewel Beetel.

Preparation of conservation management plan for two urban wetlands in Moradabad: Conservation management plan for two urban ponds in Moradabad was prepared. The highly eutrophic ponds received untreated sewage

from adjoining residential areas. In situ treatment techniques including bioremediation have been proposed for the ponds. This is being done in collaboration with WWF India and taking aboard district administration and public stakeholders.

right and below: Conservation plant for Moradabad Pond. Eutrophied pond clogged with Hyacinth and other invasive plants.


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Documentation of Heritage Sites Associated with Swami VivekanandaINTACH was approached by the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India to list and document the buildings/sites associated with Swami Vivekananda, especially the buildings which are not under the ownership or care of the Ramakrishna Mission. A list of buildings was prepared across 31 towns including Delhi, Alwar, Ajmer, Mount Abu, Rishikesh, Nainital, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Varanasi, Ayodhya, Bhuj, Girnar, Palitana, Dwarka, Mahabaleshwar, Panaji, Rameswaram, Pondicherry and others. A team of architects from the AH division with the support of INTACH chapters and local resource people were engaged in the survey work. Assistance from the RK mission centers was also sought for identification and access to the buildings. While most of the identified buildings were found to have been altered, some very significant buildings have been demolished in the last decade such as the Seth Shyamaldas

Haveli in Roshanara Garden, Delhi. A total of 52 buildings/sites were listed across 25 towns.

Some of the significant buildings identified are Khetri House in Jaipur, Sukh Mahal in Khetri, Thompson House in Almora, Karunalayam in Ernakulam.

Heritage Listing and Mapping in Diu, Daman & Dadra Nagar HaveliAs a part of the integrated heritage development plan commissioned to INTACH by the Govt. of Diu & Daman, listing was undertaken comprising all aspects of heritage. All divisions of INTACH namely Architectural, Natural, Art & Material and the Intangible Heritage Division were engaged in the work as a result of which a comprehensive Cultural Resource mapping has been completed for the union territory.


below left and right: Rajkiya Vidyalaya, Khetri. Khetri House, Jaipur. facing page above and below: Nani Daman Fort Gateway.View of Diu Fort.

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DiuDiu Island is marked by Portuguese buildings, beaches and cluster of old residential colonies. In terms of heritage, the island is rich in both tangible and intangible heritage. A total of 487 buildings were identified and listed in Diu, of which 5 are ASI protected monuments. Besides the built heritage, a total of 15 natural heritage sites were listed in Diu. A total of 267 art objects and paintings objects were identified at different locations. These include stone tablets, metal objects and wooden objects.

DamanThe architectural heritage in the Union Territory has several buildings of local and Portuguese character. A total of 396 buildings were listed in Moti and Nani Daman of which 6 structures are ASI protected monuments. There are other structures like bridges and wells built during the Portuguese rule. A total of 19 natural heritage

sites were listed in Daman. Daman can boast of a rich and multi − faceted cultural heritage. It is a true fusion of cultures − Tribal, Urban, European and Indian. 5 indigenous communities have been listed in Daman.

16 sites in Daman have been surveyed for listing of material heritage. A total of 229 objects were identified.

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Dadar Nagar HaveliA total of 63 buildings were listed in Dadra and Nagar Haveli. DNH is rich in its vernacular residential clusters. Most of the heritage properties in DNH are in fair condition with a few signs of deterioration. There are also a number of buildings that have been abandoned and need immediate attention.

Documentation of Heritage Sites − Historic Riverfront of Bithur Ghats, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh The Documentation has been undertaken as a part of documentation of lesser known vulnerable and significant sites of national importance across the country and Bithur Ghats was selected as the first site.

Bithur has been closely associated with the Indian Rebellion of 1857. As the Legend goes this was the birthplace of Lav and Kush and the site where the Ramayana was written.

The entire town has been surveyed and the heritage properties include 32 Ghats, 10 significant buildings and about 60 temples.

In order to prepare a sustainable development and conservation plan, the development proposals by Kanpur Development Authority and the Town & Country Planning Dept. have been studied and conclusions drawn. It has been proposed to notify the heritage properties and plan new development in tune with aspirations of people and concern for the environment.

Community Craft And Heritage Division

Directory of Traditional Building CraftsThe Division continued its project for compiling and printing a directory of “Building Crafts”. This will document the Crafts that have been traditionally used in architecture in India, including the various techniques and materials. The directory will contain examples and illustrations of buildings and structures to illustrate these crafts. The directory will also document artisans and craftsmen still engaged in these craft forms.

Preparation of dossier for UNESCO NominationCommunity, Craft & Heritage Division and Architectural Heritage Division are working together towards base work for preparation for the World Heritage Serial Nomination Dossier ‘Iconic Saree Weaving Clusters of India’. This is a pan-India series on a tentative List of World Heritage Sites of India.


Chhappar Ghat, Bithur

The project encompasses links between intangible and tangible aspects of saree weaving and the traditional vernacular architecture. It interconnects the surviving local built heritage and traditional modes of production (looms) with the customary weaving skill sets.

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left and right: Craftsman carving stone on-site in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Chanderi artisan working on traditional loom. (background) Vernacular settlement pattern of Chanderi craft cluster.

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The tentative list proposal identifies eight regions in the five states of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Assam. Content is being developed for dossier preparation for Chanderi (MP) as the first saree weaving cluster in the series.

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Cultural Mapping ProjectsDahanuThe Dahanu Chapter undertook a study to document the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Warli people in order to identify the exact nature of the linkages between the tribal cultures with their surrounding environment.

The Warli are a tribe spread over Bombay, Nashik and Palghar districts of Maharashtra and Dangs and Valsad districts of Gujarat. The present project, by documenting the culture of the Warli people, seeks to illuminate a negotiation between development and

traditional knowledge. Through this study, strategies have been evolved providing a variety of options that can enhance the economic situation of this community as well as preserve their intangible culture which is pitted against urban cultural homogenization.

RajpiplaWith a view to upholding and preserving the harmonious coexistence of diverse cultural traditions, the Rajpipla Chapter of INTACH has sought to document the lifestyle and culture of the adivasi Bhil community residing in the Rajpipla area in Saurashtra, Gujarat along the Sahayadri mountain range.

The project titled ‘A Stroll Amongst Tribal Panorama’ opens up with a narrative of the Bhil community and their symbiotic relationship with nature and their intangible cultural heritage.


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The aim of this documentation has been to reclaim the roots of the Bhils and to revitalize certain endangered and languishing elements of this community. The project also aims at encouraging the age old tradition of fun fair, festivities, music and dances of the Bhils.

JharkhandThe Jharkhand Chapter is documenting seven dances of Jharkhand − Daantha, Sarpha, Dasai, Dhonger, Singrai, Langre and Rinjha.

The project brings out the significance of the Santhals’ oral traditions as a major part of their culture, and its transmission to the next generation.

Their habitat, food habits, musical instruments and social lifestyle has been documented. Various festivals that are related to the dance of Santhals have also been documented. The aim of documenting these dances was to protect them from extinction and promoting them within the community. The larger goal was to make government and non government bodies aware of the Santhal Culture and motivate them to take initiatives to keep their creative expressions intact.

Apart from the above mentioned projects there are three more ongoing projects with the Nagaland and Jammu Chapters of INTACH and the Tribal Fund.

The Nagaland Chapter of INTACH has been documenting the Intangible Heritage of two Naga tribes, namely Yimchungru-Naga and Khiamuingan Naga, residing in the frontier district of Tuensang. The state of Nagaland is inhabited by 16 major tribes and many sub tribes. Each tribe is distinct from the other in textiles, language, folklore, origin of stories, customs and social practices, despite the shared affinities.

Amongst various tribal communities living in Jammu, the Gujjars of the plains of Jammu are either nomadic or semi-nomadic and are dependent on their live stock. During summer months they move to the higher reaches of the Himalayas. The ongoing project taken up by the Jammu Chapter seeks to document the Intangible Heritage of this community.

The project on the Kannauras of Himachal Pradesh, taken up by the Tribal Fund, in collaboration with the ICH division, seeks to document the Kannaura Community residing in upper and lower Kinnaur, in Sangla valley in Himachal Pradesh. The Kannaura community is well known for having retained their cultural traditions and practices over many decades. They are a living example of how a community is transitioning in modern times while still being connected with their heritage.

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Santhal dance during the Baha festival, Jharkhand

ICH Documentation ProjectsKasargodThe Kasargod Chapter of INTACH took up a project of listing ICH elements spread over the two northern districts of Kerala state. The team selected the art forms and ICH elements from Kannur and Kasargod Districts. Through still and video documentation, Kasargod Chapter has listed the following ICH elements:Kooli Theyyam – A rare ritual performed in the Karimbalan houses after the death of their ancestors.Aati Kalinja – A visiting performance during the monsoon to ward off the evil spirits.Narasanna – Traditional fortune tellers of Kasargod districts.Kalan Kolam – Traditional performance during the last day of Aadi month.Sreepothi – or Cheeyothi – A rare performance to ward off evil spirits.Poliyanthram – A folk ritual associated with Diwali in Kasargod.Nikil Kaanal – A social function to settle the disputes of a particular community.Kothamoori – A rare performance of Kannaur district.Uchabali – A symbolic sacrifice of Malayan Community.

Kelipatharam – A performance taking the form of Lord Shiva by the Yogi Community.Matahvilasam Koothu – A rare performance of Chakyar Community in the Shiva temples of KannurViruthi Koothu – A rare art form of ChakyarSeemantham – A ritual for pregnant ladies Yakshi and Gandharvan – A magic performance to ward off infertility

The aim of the project has been to document these traditional performances and rituals on the verge of extinction, in order to promote the ICH elements of Kasargod among newer generations of people.

Database on ICH Research and DocumentationThe Intangible Cultural Heritage Division of INTACH is undertaking a long term ongoing project of creating a database on the Status of Intangible Cultural Heritage Research and Documentation in India. It will be a listing of published or unpublished works done in the field of Intangible Cultural Heritage, and held, by individuals, Government Organizations, Government aided autonomous bodies, Non-government organizations, libraries and academic institutions.

The objectives of the project include bringing it into the public domain, making it interactive for scholars, to create an archive that makes it possible to instantly retrieve the data virtually and most importantly, to prevent needless duplication of research and documentation, thus saving time and resources.


Kalan Theyyam

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INTACH Documentation Centre & Library

INTACH Documentation Centre and Library is a free resource to all the members as well as non members. The library has hundreds of visitors every year.

AcquisitionsBooks and other documents50 books were bought for the Library.In addition, 640 complimentary documents were received from the chairman, member- secretary, chapters and other divisions for library/documentation centre and archives.All the books and documents have also been catalogued, classified and entered in the database.

Listings17 hard copies and 16 soft copies of listings were received from other divisions of INTACH.

Audio-visual material31 complimentary CDs/DVDs and 25 photographs have been received from other divisions.

INTACH ArchivesThe INTACH Archives has been started from November 2014. Two archive assistants have also been appointed for archival work. The INTACH Archives consist of unpublished records selected for permanent or long-term preservation on grounds of their enduring cultural, historical, or evidentiary value, and which will give a detailed sense of the institution’s 30-year history.321 documents were catalogued and classified by archive assistants from November 2014 to 31st March 2015

Stock VerificationThe stock verification of library and IDC material was done in June-July 2014 and stock verification report was submitted to administration division.

Database Beside 368 books and documents (listed above), 352 news – clippings have also been entered in the data-base. During 2014-15, 5861 historical building were entered in the database. We have entered listing of the following states – Orissa, Punjab and Pondicherry

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Natural Heritage

Documenting the natural habitat and biodiversity in heritage premises Heritage sites such as sprawling forts offer refuge for biodiversity amidst harsh urban development. INTACH initiated a pilot project whereby biodiversity of Adilabad Fort, Tughlaqabad Fort, Siri Fort and Jehanpanah Forest was surveyed to assess the species and associated landscape level information. The mapping also revealed that these precincts could be linked to each other in the form of patch corridors. Spread in large tracts of lands, old forts and heritage sites in urban areas contribute

to green cover and represent a fair amount of native biodiversity. Such forts with other green areas may be seen as significant green corridors in urban landscapes. The concept can then be replicated in several other urban cities of India.

Documenting lesser known Baolis of Rajasthan Prominent sites are noted whereas lesser known traditional water structures fall through the cracks becoming prey to neglect and ‘development’. INTACH undertook listing of traditional water structures such as wells, kundis, johads, checkdams in Bikaner and Churu districts through field work. The reports have been made available to our Rajasthan Chapter to pursue with the authorities.


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Documentation of Geo-Heritage Sites of India The geological features of India with significant scientific, cultural or aesthetic values have not been seriously addressed and documented. These sites provide an insight into the formation or evolution of Earth, scientific history and geology of the region. INTACH is carrying out a survey of the 26 declared national geo-heritage monuments to records the origins and evolution of these sites. The project aims to document the current status of these sites, threats and conservation status. The sites have been surveyed and documented and the result is being compiled in the form of a report. Conservation measures and strategies will be formulated for proper conservation of these sites.

Daman – Diu – Dadra Nagar Haveli – Natural Heritage documentation The documentation of natural heritage of the Union Territories of Daman & Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli was carried out by the division. The project documented lakes, wetlands, mangrove forests, coastline, river features, fauna and their current conservation status. Poor enforcement of regulations including CRZ guidelines as well as over building and industrial pollution has also been reported. The documentation has been submitted in the form of a report. A proposal for developing an environmental management plan has also been submitted.

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Biodiversity management plan for Delhi Cantonment On the request of Army authorities INTACH has prepared a water management plan for deficit 42 sq. km. Cantt. area where several tubewells are running dry. INTACH is also preparing a biodiversity management plan for the Cantt. area. Initial biodiversity surveys of the area revealed presence of invasive species such as Prosopis juliflora (Vilayti Kikar), Laucena leucocephala (White Babool) which suppress the growth and regeneration of native species. Habitat fragmentation due to construction of roads and buildings is also creating a hindrance in genetic exchange and movement of biodiversity in the region. Studies are in process to develop wastelands in the area into biodiversity parks. To further enhance and allow movement of biodiversity, activities like afforestation of native species and wildlife corridors connecting fragmented habitats have been suggested.

Listing Cell

Listing Work by Chapters:Cultural Resource Mapping of two important towns – Amalapuram and Peddapuram, of the East Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh was completed by the East Godavari Chapter.

In this exercise, thirty five buildings were listed, including twenty two religious buildings, six civic buildings, four structures and three archaeological sites.

Another town in the Rayalseema region of Andhra Pradesh, Kadapa was listed by the Kadapa Chapter, including areas of Rajampet and Jammalamadugu village. Archaeological evidence suggests that it has links with the Maurya and Satavahana dynasty.

Rajampet, a town in Kadapa district, has a history that can be traced back to 600 AD.


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Jammalamadugu is a village in Kadapa district, famous for Gandikota fort, Gandikota reservoir and the Penna valley.

Listing for the area covered around thirty structures, which included twenty-one religious buildings, one archaeological site, one natural site, two residential buildings, four structures and one civic building.

Bhadrak, a municipality in the Bhadrak district of Odisha, has mention in legends dating back to the age of the puranas, contributing to Odisha’s maritime & agrarian prosperity, trade and commerce down the ages.

It has the Buddhist relics from the seventh and eight centuries and the mysterious temple of Biranchinarayan, a parallel to the Sun Temple at Konark. It also witnessed the rule of the Mughals, the Khastriya Chiefs and the British. It played an important role during the Non-Cooperation movement in 1920 and the historic Quit India Movement in 1942.

Keeping in mind the importance of the city, mapping of the city was done by the Bhadrakh Chapter, in which eighty nine buildings were listed, including seventy seven religious buildings, eleven civic buildings and two residential buildings.

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top to bottom: Adurru Buddhist Stupam (Chakram), Adurru.Sub-Treasury Police Station, Razole.Bhakara Panthulu Samadhi, near Penna River.right: Sri Sri Prasanna Kshemesvara Mohadev, Baikunthapur, Brahmanagan, Basudevpur.

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An inventory of the built heritage for the city of Panna, Madhya Pradesh was completed. Panna, which is famous for its diamond mines, was a Gond settlement until the 13th century. The listing for Panna covered one hundred and three buildings, which included thirty six religious buildings, ten residential buildings, twelve civic buildings, thirty-five structures and twelve natural sites.

An extensive mapping of Nawalgarh town of the Shekhawati region was completed. Nawalgarh lies in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. The city is famous for its fresco and havelis and is considered a Golden City of Rajasthan. Three hundred and sixty buildings were mapped in the exercise. It included two hundred and sixty eight havelis, forty eight religious buildings and forty four structures.

The havelis with intricate fresco work are slowly deteriorating and are damaged by insensitive repair works


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Mr. Praveen Prakash, Mission Director (HRIDAY), Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Member Secretary INTACH, Dr. (Mrs.) C.T. Misra and other dignitaries. More than 45 members from 12 HRIDAY cities participated in the workshop comprising of Municipal Corporation officials and members of INTACH Chapters making it a comprehensive session of heritage sensitive inputs. The session commenced with presentations and concluded with round table discussions among the participants. INTACH emphasized HRIDAY to create a consciousness about preserving and revitalizing the soul of heritage cities in consultation with all the stakeholders and local communities.


Capacity Building ProgrammeIn order to create in-house experts, several training programmes were initiated which focused on internal capacity building by training conservators of INTACH.

A separate force has been constituted for this programme and conservators associated with it areworking directly under the PD and other Training Coordinators.

As part of the training programme several workshops were organized to further the understanding in the related subjects. Many external experts were called for technical deliberations benefiting local conservators, students of conservation, librarians, museum curators, etc


HRIDAY WorkshopHeritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) launched by Ministry of Urban Development focuses on development of 12 heritage cities namely: Ajmer, Amrawati, Amritsar, Badami, Dwarka, Gaya, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri, Varanasi, Vellankanni and Warangal. The scheme offers planning, development, implementation of heritage sensitive infrastructure, local capacity enhancement and revitalization of heritage for tourists to connect directly with unique characters of cities.

Architectural Heritage Division in collaboration with Heritage Academy of INTACH conducted a Capacity Building Workshop for HRIDAY. The workshop was inaugurated by


above and below: Ministry of Urban Development inaugural event at Nirman Bhawan on 21st January 2015 in which INTACH presented and displayed panels on its work in the 12 HRIDAY cities. The event was inaugurated by Shri Venkhiah Naidu.Workshops being conducted under the training and capacity building programmes.

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TRAINING AND OUTREACH

Name of the Workshop Month Place No. of Participants

Restoration of Wall Paintings April’14 Delhi 22

Conservation of Library & Archival Material May’14 Shimla 45

Conservation of Library & Archival Material May’14 Vrindavan 47

Training of Trainers July’14 Delhi 14

Indo-Swiss Workshop on Oil Paintings, Aug’14 Delhi 32 Architectural Decorations and Polychrome Sculptures Conservation of Textiles Sept’14 Delhi 30

Workshop on Binding on Archival Collection, Oct’14 Lucknow 24 Manuscripts and Photographic Albums

Preventive Workshop on Conservation Nov’14 Azamgarh 116 of Archival and Library Materials

Indo-German Workshop on Stone Cleaning Dec’14 Delhi 30

Indo-Italian Workshop on Wood Dec’14 Delhi 45

Training/ Workshop on Paper Objects Mar’15 Delhi 6 (in-house training)

Total no. of Participants 411

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Preventive Conservation Workshop on Manuscripts and Archival Materials (Self Initiated Programme)These workshops/awareness programmes have been designed exclusively for offices where records are generated. These records, generated and housed in various departments − police, revenue, municipal corporations, judiciary, historical societies, private collections, libraries, etc. become archives in the future. The custodians are unaware about the correct upkeep methods. These workshops aim at providing the custodians basic steps in preserving the documentary heritage.


“Indo-Italian workshop on wood and wooden artifacts” (ICI Bangalore, 2nd to 4th December, 2014)ICI Bangalore organized a three-day Indo- Italian workshop. About forty-five participants including experts and professionals from different parts of the country participated in the workshop. The topics dealt at the workshop were: Introduction to different types of timber, different processes of seasoning, factors in

deterioration, traditional and current practices of wood preservation in different institutions, introduction of new methods and materials, innovative techniques of conservation.

top and above: Practical sessions during the Indo-Italian wood workshop.A workshop at Azamgarh attended by Government officials on preventive conservation of documents and archival materials.facing page: Conservation training workshops being conducted.

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Presentations/ Lectures/ Training/WorkshopsDirector ICI Bangalore participated in the “International Material & Culture Workshop- Collaborative Training/ Participative” in Bangalore and presented a lecture on ‘Conservation & Material Culture. Some of the other programmes she participated in

were − the Conservation Workshop for the Corporation Engineers of Chennai, conducted by INTACH, Chennai Chapter, where she presented a paper on ‘Heritage artifacts, murals and paintings’ − protection and restoration. A paper was also presented in the UC National Seminar on India Art, Architecture and Art Historiography with special reference to Karnataka from 18th-20th Sept 2014, and a paper on “Temple Murals − issues in connection with their protection: a case study”. Ms. Amrutha R, Asst. Conservator and Ms. Shilpa S Bramanandan, Conservation Trainee from ICI, Bangalore were selected for the Conservation Study Training Program, supported by the Leon Levy Foundation, from 15th Feb to 28th Mar, 2015 in Naguar, Rajasthan,The conservators at the Bangalore Centre spoke about the organization, different types of art works and importance of material heritage as a part of cultural heritage to various school students.

Community, Craft and Heritage

Design & Product Development WorkshopsA training workshop was conducted in Bidar, Karnataka, in “Bidri” Craft with 11 artisans to develop a range of new products using the traditional skills. The workshop revealed that the Bidri artisans quickly adapt to new products and techniques.

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silver etchings. The division helped the artisans to develop products with contemporary shapes and aesthetics which have national, as well as international market appeal.

The initiative introduced the artisans to making wall & floor terracotta tiles which can be used in buildings. This has opened a completely new market to the craft cluster.

Exhibition on “Restoration Initiatives of INTACH”− 30 years of INTACH (1984-2014)In 2014, for the “9th Biennial of Heritage Restoration and Management” in Spain, India was invited as a guest country. The Jury unanimously agreed to grant the honorary award of AR&PA Biennial to the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage. INTACH was selected for its dedication in the conservation


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and preservation of natural, cultural, tangible and intangible heritage in India, and its vital contribution to making heritage an element of participation and society development, which promotes opportunities for economic growth.

INTACH exhibition “Restoration Initiatives of INTACH (1984-2014)” was opened by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Ms. Alicia Garcia at the International Conference of the AR&PA Biennial. The exhibition extensively covered INTACH’s initiatives in the field of conservation and protection of natural, architectural and cultural heritage. It showcased the stellar efforts made by the organization and its members towards the protection and preservation of India’s rich heritage.

The exhibition was designed to also highlight the challenges of protection and preservation faced by INTACH. It carried information on INTACH’s professional capacity and its wide spread impact. The exhibition was well received and is likely to travel to other Spanish Speaking Countries.

An edited version of the same exhibition was presented at INTACH, New Delhi as part of the Founder’s Day celebrations on January 27, 2015.

Heritage Education and Communication Services

Teacher Training WorkshopsObjectivesOne of the primary objectives of HECS, as stated in INTACH’s Memorandum is “to create and stimulate awareness among the public for the preservation of the cultural and natural heritage of India and respect the knowledge of past experiences and skill.”

Taking this aim forward, HECS helps provide the necessary information and skills for teachers to develop their own heritage awareness programmes, activity sheets, workbooks and other heritage education material. The teacher training workshops motivate teachers to play an effective role in sensitizing children about heritage and encouraging them to form Heritage Clubs in the school. The teachers are encouraged to use multimedia including websites, films, DVDs etc in their classrooms.


facing page clockwise from top left: Design Development Workshop for Bidri Crafts in Bidar, Karnataka.Exhibition on “Restoration Initiatives of INTACH”.Mrs. Bindu Manchanda, Director, CCHD receiving the award from AR&PA, Spain.Design Development Workshop for terracotta crafts in Nizamabad, U.P.right:Teacher Training workshop – Solapur.

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Twelve Teachers Training Workshops were conducted in which 552 teachers from 358 schools participated across the country.

The workshops were held inUdhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) in English and Dogri, 22nd -23rd April, 2014Dimapur (Nagaland) in English, 12th-13th May, 2014Dibrugarh (Assam) in English and Assamese, 14th-15th May, 2014Chennai (Tamil Nadu) in English and Tamil, 1st-2nd July, 2014Panjim (Goa) in English, 12th August, 2014Machilipatnam (Andhra) in English and Telugu, 3rd-4th September, 2014Delhi in English, 15th October, 2014Raipur (Chhattisgarh) in Hindi and English, 17th-18th October, 2014


Solapur (Maharashtra) in English, Hindi and Marathi, 7th-8th November, 2014Samba (Jammu and Kashmir) in Hindi and Dogri, 27th-28th November, 2014Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh), English and Hindi, 19th-20th December, 2014Aizawl (Mizoram) in English, 24th February, 2015

Since the time this programme commenced, it has covered:99 cities 2408 schools 4175 teachers

Teacher Training Workshop, New Delhi

SOUTH 21%

WEST 18%

EAST 12% NORTH-EAST 13%

CENTRAL 11%

NORTH 25%

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College Heritage Volunteer Training WorkshopsHeritage Volunteer Training Workshops were organized for the students studying in colleges in Chennai, Delhi and Guwahati. Objectives The aim of training of young volunteers is to create new ideas to link conservation of heritage with the duties of becoming a responsible citizen. The need for cultural learning of youth is imperative as this would help in the conservation of our heritage.

Cumulatively, these workshops witnessed the participation of over 200 students. The students were made aware about the different facets of heritage through a series of lectures as well as documentaries, games and heritage walks. They were also told about volunteerism, and were inspired to become active heritage volunteers and take up various heritage awareness initiatives in their respective institutions.

New Initiatives INTACH India Heritage Quiz 2015 HECS along with Xpressminds India organized the largest ever School Quiz in India − The INTACH India Quiz 2014 − which has been held across 105 cities.

The city rounds in over 90 cities consisted of a preliminary written round that was organized at centralized venues. The Zonal Winners travelled to New Delhi for the national rounds in the Doordarshan studios.


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More than 75 chapters from all across

the country contributed in making this quiz a success. The chapters that participated were: Bijapur, Thanjavur, Dharwad, Madurai, Kodaikanal, Machilipatnam, Kochi, Coimbatore, East Godavari, Salem, Vishakapatnam, Nagercoil, Warangal, Srikakulam, Goa, Puducherry, Solapur, Aurangabad, Bangalore, Nagpur, Chandrapur, Surat, Rajpipla, Nashik, Baroda, Trivandrum, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jamshedpur, Pune, Udaipur, Mumbai, Jamnagar, Jodhpur, Gangtok, Patna, Cuttack, Mehsana, Ajmer, Balasore, Allahabad, Jaipur, Ambala, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Shimla, Kanpur, Leh, Dehradun, Gwalior, Srinagar, Jabalpur, Meerut, Bhubaneshwar, Amritsar, Noida, Faridabad, Ranchi, Brijbhoomi, Varanasi, Kangra, Gurgaon, Mohindergarh, Nagaland, Jammu, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Mizoram, Darjeeling, Bhopal, Assam, Kolkata and Delhi.

Heritage Awareness Workshop for Endangered Arts and CraftsHECS funded 19 chapters to conduct regional heritage awareness workshops in its first phase. The chapters were given a grant of ` 20,000 each to conduct the workshop/seminars in their respective areas. The selected chapters were Dharwad, Bijapur, Trivandrum, Srikakulam, East Godavari, Warangal, Chennai, Salem, Coimbatore, Thrissur, Vishakapatnam, Patna, Jharkhand, Bhubaneshwar, Mayurbhanj, Hazaribagh, Assam, Mizoram and Santiniketan. The chapters received a very positive response from the local community. Students from schools and colleges and the rural youth were encouraged to participate in this initiative.


Helen Hamlyn Trust ― Filmit Filmit India marked its phase 5 year I in 2014-15.Under it, technical and content workshops were organized in 8 cities − Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Goa, Mumbai, Chandigarh and Jaipur as the new entrants. There was active participation from 29 schools in Delhi, 7 schools from Chandigarh and Mumbai,

above and below:Craft Skill Awareness Workshop, Santiniketan.Performing Arts Awareness Workshop, Thrissur.

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Young INTACH website www.youngintach.orgYoung INTACH website caters to teachers, students and history enthusiasts. It deals with different areas, issues and aspects of heritage through worksheets, quizzes, heritage alerts, crosswords etc. It covers built heritage, natural heritage, material heritage and so on. There are 5000 registered members on the website. Every month E-newsletter is sent to the registered members, teachers and INTACH conveners. To use the information on the website one needs to register and become a member.

Heritage Tourism

Various heritage walks were organized throughout the year guided by the brochure on heritage walks −“A Momentous Journey from Kalimati to Tata Nagar”. This was developed and printed by the Jharkhand Chapter.

Pondicherry Heritage Festival A three day Pondicherry Heritage Festival was organized by the Chapter from 27th February -1st March 2015. The aim was to make Pondicherry one of the heritage cities


left and right: Filmit festival in Delhi. Filmit workshop in Jaipur.

13 in Goa, 11 in Chennai, 10 in Kolkata and Hyderabad, and 6 schools in Jaipur. Mr Feisal Alkazi, the content expert in Delhi and technical experts Mr Sushmit Ghosh and Ms Rintu Thomas, the filmmakers, interacted with students and gave new ideas and perspectives. Mr Wes Jefferson, the technical expert from UK helped the students with the technical aspect of camera and filming. Till date, there are around 2500 short films made by students from classes 6-8 on heritage, culture and environment that have been uploaded. The phase concluded with film festivals and felicitation ceremony in 2015.

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of the world, subsequently making it a desired destination. The objectives of the event were to create and strengthen the distinct identity and sense of belonging for the residents, to show its unique character in all its facets to the visitors and to create a platform for experts, historians and old residents to meet and discuss the various preservation and conservation plans for the city.


Art Pitara Summer and Winter Series (2014-2015)The division collaborated with Happy Hands Foundation for the Art Pitara Workshops 2014-15. Many traditional art and craft forms of India were taught by the master craftsmen. The winter series took place during the winter holiday season from 15th December- 14th January. It offered a special opportunity to learn Seraikella Chhau dance.


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facing page clockwise from top: Participants during the Art Pitara Summer workshop.Participants at work during the Kalamkari workshop.Molela tiles.Seraikella Chhau dance during the winter series of Art Pitara.top to bottom:INTACH Heritage Quiz at Hyderabad.Participants at the ICH workshop, Madurai.Inauguration of the ICH Workshop, Madurai.

All India Inter College Heritage Quiz seriesTo mark the 30th anniversary of INTACH, a heritage and culture quiz series for under graduate and post graduate level educational institutions across the country was organized. This was an attempt to interact with college students across India through a direct engagement on heritage issues in an entertaining manner. This was organized in collaboration with the Xpress Minds Edutainment team and telecast by Doordarshan. The series was conducted in 16 cities.

State-Level ICH Documentation Workshop: 1-3rd February 2015, Madurai − Tamil NaduBackground: The ICH Division organized the second ICH Documentation state-level workshop at Madurai, for the benefit of INTACH Chapters in the southern region, keeping in mind the importance of community engagement at all levels of research and documentation. This event was facilitated by the Tamil Nadu State Chapter and Madurai Chapter. The aim of the workshop was to discuss with chapters the methodology and challenging issues around ICH collection, and to recognize the urgency for safeguarding certain elements of intangible cultural heritage found across the country, many of which are on the verge of extinction due to continuous impact of globalization and urbanization.

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INTACH Documentation Centre

News Alerts INTACH documentation centre has started news alert service from March 2015. IDC provides around 200 news links related to INTACH, architectural heritage, archaeology, cultural heritage, arts, natural heritage, urban development and intangible cultural heritage via e-mail to Chairman, Member Secretary, other divisions of INTACH, conveners of various INTACH chapters and members of executive committee every day.

Services ProvidedUsers840 users (students, faculty members of various institutes, designers, scholars etc and internal users) used the Library and Documentation Centre during the year.

Issue − Return1830 documents were provided and issued to outside users as well as internal users according to their request.

Scanning/ colour-printouts/ PhotocopyScanning and colour-printing services were availed of by the other divisions and outsiders.

Queries1019 queries from various divisions and external users were received through mail, telephone and in person and answered by IDC staff.


Established in 2012, INTACH Heritage Academy enters its third year. It continues its activities from inception years and takes up new activities, as follows:

Ecological LiteracyThe broad aim was to equip concerned citizens, decision makers and administrators with an ecological perspective, understanding of the interconnected working of eco-systems and the resultant eco-system services.Duration: 4 days (June 10th-13th, 2014) Participants: 12, including professionals from Delhi Development Authority, Foundation for Ecological Security, Ranthambhore National Park, students, INTACH Conveners and Divisional staff. This course was conducted in collaboration with Natural Heritage Division.

Urban Lakes and Wetlands-IIThe broad aim was to provide an understanding of the lake eco-system, the analysis and diagnosis of problems associated with it and the methods of remediation for maintaining a healthy lake eco-system. Duration: 3 days (June 25th-27th 2014) Participants: 17, including professionals and researchers from TARU Leading Edge Pvt. Ltd., World Wide Fund-India, Centre for Science and Environment, Tata Energy and Research Institute, Eco Roots Foundation, National Environment Engineering Research Institute, along with a few teachers, architects, students and INTACH members. This course

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was conducted in collaboration with Natural Heritage Division.

Conservation Engineering, RanchiThe broad aim was to discuss issues and complexities related to structural engineering for the conservation of historic buildings.Duration: 2 days (August 4th-5th, 2014) Participants: 30, including engineers and architects from the Building Department of Government of Bihar. The course was conducted in collaboration with INTACH Jharkhand Chapter.

Management Plans for World Heritage CitiesThe broad aim was to discuss issues and complexities related to the conservation and management of UNESCO World Heritage Cities.Duration: 4 days (September 3th-6th, 2014) Participants: 27 including architects, urban planners, professors, guides, students, government officials from ASI and Department of Research, Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh and INTACH Conveners/Co-Conveners/Members. Professors/architects made presentations on case studies of their cities-Ahmadabad, Chandigarh and Delhi that are to be proposed for nomination by State Party (India). Prof. Henry Cleere from the UK and Mr. Kai Weise from Nepal led the course. It was organized jointly with Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

top to bottom: Manu Bhatnagar giving a talk in the Ecological Literacy course, New Delhi.Field visit to Yamuna Biodiversity Park, Urban Lakes course, New Delhi.Participants at Conservation Engineering Workshop, Ranchi, Jharkhand.Professor Henry Cleere (World Heritage expert from the UK) and Swapna Liddle with participants on field visit during the course of Management Plans for World Heritage Cities.

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Study, Use and Conservation of Stone, ChennaiThe broad aim was to introduce various aspects related to the study, use and conservation of stone in historic and contemporary buildings.Duration: 2 days (September 12th-13th, 2014)Participants: 101, including faculty and architects of the Indian Institute of Architects, Chennai Chapter. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with INTACH Chennai Chapter.

Conservation Engineering, ChennaiThe broad aim was to discuss the issues and complexities related to structural engineering for the conservation of historic buildings.Duration: 3 days (September 15th-17th, 2014)Participants: 100, including Engineers/Officials of the Corporation of Chennai. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with INTACH Chennai Chapter.

Heritage Understanding The broad aim was to introduce the theoretical basis for understanding, interpreting and conserving natural and cultural heritage.Duration: 2 days (January 8th-9th, 2015)Participants: 86, including faculty and students of Pearl Academy, New Delhi. The Course was conducted in collaboration with Pearl Academy.

Conservation Engineering, NagpurThe broad aim was to discuss the issues and complexities related to structural engineering for the conservation of historic buildings.Duration: 2 days (January 16th-17th, 2015) Participants: 49, including engineers/architects of PWD, Vigilance and Quality Control, Nagpur and Officials of the Department of Archaeology.The workshop was conducted in collaboration with INTACH Nagpur Chapter.

top to bottom: Participants at the Stone Conservation Course, Chennai.Participants receiving certificates from the Mayor at the Conservation Engineering Workshop, Chennai.Ms Avantika Chitanvis addressing the participants at the inaugural session, Nagpur workshop, Maharashtra.

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Capacity Building Workshop for HRIDAY CitiesThe broad aim was to take-up issues of 12 identified heritage cities selected under Heritage City Development and Augmentation (HRIDAY) Scheme of Ministry of Urban Development. These heritage cities are Ajmer, Amaravati, Amritsar, Badami, Dwaraka, Gaya, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri, Varanasi, Velankanni, and Warangal. Duration: 2 days (February 26th-27th, 2015) Participants: 41, including officials from State/City Administration of HRIDAY Cities, INTACH Conveners and NGOs concerned towards city development and officials from Ministry of Urban Development. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with Ministry of Urban Development, National Institute of Urban Affairs and Architectural Heritage Division of INTACH.

Study, Use and Conservation of Stone, ChennaiThe broad aim was to introduce various aspects related to the study, use and conservation of stone in historic and contemporary buildings.Duration: 2 days (March 4th-5th, 2015)Participants: 35, including faculty and students of School of Architecture and Planning, Chennai.The workshop was conducted in collaboration with Anna University.

top to bottom: Senior officers from MoUD, NIUA, INTACH at inaugural session of Capacity building workshop for HRIDAY cities 2015. Member Secretary, INTACH interacting with participants of the HRIDAY Workshop. Participants at Stone Conservation Workshop, Chennai.

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Seminar/Conferences: ASEF Creative Network Seminar on Urban Heritage for Sustainable Creative Economies The broad aim was to ring together heritage professionals and like-minded people for brain-storming session and to discuss the scope and working methodology for this initiative in India.Duration: 1 day (August 27th, 2014)Participants: 25 including conservation architects, heritage consultant, urban economists, design professionals and professionals related to this field.

below and facing page top to bottom: Delagates at the International seminar on Urban Heritage for Sustainable Creative Economies, New Delhi.Member Secretary, INTACH and ASEF partners; Laurie Neele from Europa Nostra making her presentation;KT Ravindran making his presentation at the International seminar on Urban Heritage for Sustainable Creative Economies, New Delhi.


Conservation Management Planning The broad aim was to share wider international experience on the issue related conservation, management and planning in heritage building and sites.Duration: 1 day (March 25th, 2015)Participants: 33, including architects, professionals, students etc. The Seminar was organized in collaboration with PURCELL, UK.

International Conference/SeminarAsia-Europe Network of Urban Heritage for Sustainable Creative Economies The broad aim was to ring together cultural practitioners and creative professionals from within Asia & Europe to address the key issues related to the sustainable management of heritage cities with a special focus on creative economies.

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Duration: 3 day (25th-27th October 2014) Participants: 30, including heritage consultants, architects, urban economists and cultural commentators from various parts of India. All five partners (Europa Nostra, Netherland; INTACH, New Delhi; International Institute for the Inclusive Museum, Denmark; International National Trusts Organization, UK and Yangon Heritage Trust, Myanmar) and a representative from Asia-Europe Foundation, Singapore.The event was organized by the Secretariat of the Asia Europe Network of Urban Heritage for Sustainable Creative Economies, which started functioning from the Academy as per the MoU signed among five partners of the Network.

Research Projects:Traditional Indian Residential Architecture – Form, Design, Social spaces & Relevance –The Research Project is supported by HUDCO. Mr. J.S. Randhawa Principal Researcher has submitted a hard and soft copy of the interim report (mid-term review report) to Executive Director (Training), HSMI. He is continuing to work for the project.

Deification of the Narmada – The Intangible Heritage of the Narmada Valley – A progress report of the project was received from Convener Jabalpur Chapter. The research is on-going in the second phase of field work (Upper Narmada Valley and a part of the Middle Narmada Valley from Amarkantak to Hoshangabad).

Ms. Ritika Khanna, Research Assistant at IHA, undertook research on ‘Heritage linked local economies’ in the following cities: Agra, Jaipur, Lucknow, Chanderi, Sanganare and Bagru. She prepared and submitted report to Asia Europe Foundation, Singapore.


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Natural Heritage

Training and OutreachEcological Literacy and Urban Lakes and Wetland Courses INTACH offers two courses, which in the last two years have seen a total of 50 attendees. The 4-day lakes course has modules on hydrology, bio-chemistry, threats and remedies, case studies by eminent professionals as well as field visits. The ecology course offers modules on basic concepts, understanding technical jargon, emerging issues, legal and institutional framework, eco-system services, international conventions, etc. The intended trainees are mid-level administrators (public and private sector), urban planners and local body officials, NGOs and activists, members of the public.

above and below: Participants of Urban Lakes and Wetland Course at Yamuna biodiversity Park.Participants during field visit to Aravalli Biodiversity Park.


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Publications Division

The Publicity wing undertakes the production of publicity material such as brochures, folders, booklets and books on various aspects of the work INTACH and its Chapters embark on. During the year under review informative folders and brochures were produced on the INTACH Heritage Academy, Heritage Tourism, Heritage Education, Natural Heritage, Material Heritage, Architectural Heritage and a generic, corporate brochure. An informative manual on the conservation of wall paintings was also produced. The following books were completed − “The Antiquarian Remains of Jharkhand’, The Tanjavur Marathas, The Eicher Travel Guide on Buddhist Sites in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. Other publications are in the pipeline. This division also coordinates with all the different wings of INTACH and Chapters to facilitate production of publicity material.


Manual for Traditional Construction in LadakhThe local architecture of the region, which had evolved over a period of hundreds of years to counter the harsh climatic conditions, is in danger due to the new construction technology which is being readily adapted by the people. The easy supply of new and “modern” building material from the mainland further threatens the traditional practices. The traditional practice of building has always been a community work in Ladakh. In such a situation, it becomes extremely important to document the traditional knowledge to help continue its practice, which resulted in the publication of manual for traditional construction and repair technologies. The manual prepared deals with


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the construction, restoration and repair of traditional buildings with local materials and technique. To prepare the manual, an extensive survey and research was carried out in four regions of Ladakh (Leh, Nubra, Zangskar and Kargil). This included case study of ongoing construction, interviews with masons, carpenters etc. We are hopeful that the manual will be a good reference source to the people involved in the field.

State of Built Heritage of India’ initiativeAH Division of INTACH has embarked upon a crucial pan-India initiative: to prepare a ‘State of Built Heritage of India’ report. The objective is to establish the threats and issues that our unprotected heritage faces by collecting ground data on the same, and to recommend effective strategies to address these challenges.

The first phase of this endeavour has been completed as a study from secondary sources. The second phase has commenced now wherein data is being collated from as many regions as possible from across the country. For the purpose, primary studies are being conducted in selected regions based on representative examples of built heritage. Pertinent findings from ongoing and recently completed projects of INTACH are being featured as case studies. Contributions have been invited from INTACH Chapters, professionals and concerned citizens at large for case-studies highlighting various issues. As part of the initiative, a ‘Heritage at Risk’ Register is also being compiled for built heritage facing threats.


A series of hand-books on care of art objects and on paper objects A brochure of Art and Material Heritage DivisionPanels for exhibition on various projects done by INTACH Conservation Institutes

facing page above and below: A house converted into a community Library in Turtuk, Nubra. Leh old town as seen from Leh Fort, Leh.left: Heritage at Risk: Ranikhet, Uttaranchal.

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Heritage Education and Communication Service

Re-Print of Hindi Hands On HeritageThis book is designed as a handbook with over 100 activities, worksheets, and exciting and innovative ideas to do in schools focussing on India’s rich cultural and natural heritage. With the increase in number of teachers’ training workshops across the country, a re-print of Hands on Heritage was done in Hindi.

Adopt A CraftThis is a handbook for teachers, students, and enthusiasts who want to know about India’s rich heritage in diverse craft traditions. The book explains in steps various things one can do to protect our traditional craft practices.

Harit Sankalp: My Green DiaryThe diary is composed of interesting write-ups and colourful drawings on India’s rich flora and fauna sent by the students from all over the country as part of INTACH’S national programme, Harit Sankalp: Care for Nature conducted in year 2013-14. It is an everlasting diary with important green days.

Heritage CalendarThe Heritage Calendar is a compilation of the paintings and posters made by the children during Heritage Week (2014). HECS organized a campaign for caring for monuments, rivers and endangered species. Students from Delhi expressed their concern through painting and innovatively recycled material. The calendar has interesting captions related to protection and conservation of our tangible and intangible heritage.

Hands For Heritage − Action PlanThis Action Plan is a supplementary book for volunteers at the college and institutional level who have undergone College Volunteer training in workshops conducted by HECS. It is helpful for the college volunteers to utilize their training skills in spreading awareness in their institutions about their heritage.


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PUBLICATIONS

Heritage Tourism

Buddhist Sites in Odisha & Andhra PradeshAn informative guide was published recently as an invaluable resource for the Buddhist pilgrim, intrepid tourist and the armchair traveller. It brings to light the Buddhist sites of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. It has over 120 photographs and an up-to-date practical information section for tourists.


Eminent Professor Madhav Gadgil delivered the 6th Pupul Jayakar Memorial Lecture on 18th April 2014. This lecture titled “Revitalizing India’s conservation traditions” was published later in 2014. The publication speaks about the destruction of nature and people’s livelihood so widely prevalent in our times and the uncertain future of biodiversity of the country.

Heritage Posters and PostcardsA set of 4 posters on taking care of our natural, built, material and living heritage with interesting captions like − Save the Tiger, Care for Rivers, Share Our Folk Culture and Care for Monuments, to create awareness among school children and heritage enthusiasts.

Young INTACH NewslettersHECS brings out a quarterly newsletter called Young INTACH for Heritage Club members across the country in two languages. This theme-based interactive newsletter carries articles, drawings and poems by children on heritage issues.

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INTACH Journal of Heritage Studies The first meeting of Editorial Advisory Board was held on 27th May 2014 in New Delhi. A call for abstracts for the first issue on ‘Approachesto Conservation in India’ was issued on 25th June 2015. Forty one (41) abstracts were received out of which six (6) abstracts were selected by the Editorial Advisory Committee for publication. There are three (3) book reviews. All submitted papers were peer reviewed and the final publication is in print.

Listing Cell

Field Book for Listing of Built Heritage for Colleges of ArchitectureThe Field Book for listing of built heritage has been prepared for schools and colleges of architecture affiliated to the Council of Architecture, by the Listing Cell, in collaboration

with the INTACH Heritage Academy. The Field Book is the result of the Memorandum of Understanding (Mou) signed between the COA and INTACH for undertaking listing. It will guide the students in understanding the concept of heritage and how to undertake listing.

Natural Heritage

Cultural Resource Mapping for Upper Ganga Region − An inventory of Heritage sites in the Ganga Region of Uttarakhand State covering districts of Haridwar, Roorkee, Tehri, Pauri, Rudraprayag, Chamoli and Uttarkashi.

Other InitiativesAsian Development Bank Assisted Project For Upgradation Of Nainital Lake Precincts: The project focussed on upgadation of various architectural and natural features in the hill station. Nature walks and restoration of various heritage buildings were proposed for Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. Detailed reports on restoration, conservation and management of different sites were submitted.


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Central office – Chapters Division

As on 31st March 2015 there are 185 State/ Local Chapters spread across the country with a total membership of over 8100. The endeavour to enroll members of repute, with interest in INTACH’s mission and activities will continue in the coming years. The names and contact details of Conveners & Co-Conveners are regularly updated on the INTACH website. 170 Chapters have functional e-mails. An updated Conveners directory incorporating all amendments was disseminated.

The state/ local Chapters were requested to send annual audited accounts and the annual activity report by 31st July 2015, so that the administrative support amounts could be disbursed in a timely manner. So far, a total of 117 Chapters have submitted the annual audited accounts while 69 Chapters have submitted their annual activity reports. During the year,

approximately 500 new members were added across all categories. The total membership as on 31st March 2015 is as follows:

Voting CategoryCorporate 18Donor 39Founder 50Institutional 94Life 4482Life Overseas 42Ordinary 246 4971

Non-Voting Category Associate Corporate 20Associate Life 1762Institutional Associate 41Student 881Rural 58Associate Individual 86 2848Total Memberships 7819


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In a decision taken by the Governing Council on 29th November 2013, it was decided that the cutoff date for voting at the AGM elections by new members from henceforth will be one year after the date of their membership. The periodic memberships are renewed by 31st December each year.

The following 6 new chapters were established during the year:

Belgaum (Sub-Chapter) – Dharwad (Karnataka)Telengana StateKhandwa – M.P.Karauli – RajasthanMandi – H.P.Wai-Panchgani – Maharashtra

A decision to revise the administrative support grant to states and local chapters was revised from existing ` 18,000 and 15,000 to ` 25,000 and 20,000 respectively from the financial year 2015-2016. The heritage activities grant was also standardized for states and local chapters at ` 25,000 and 20,000 respectively.

To articulate a more forward looking and inclusive vision of INTACH for the next ten years, a meeting of all the State Conveners was held, which coincided with the Foundation Day on 27-28 January 2015 at INTACH Central Office. An orientation meeting for the new conveners was held at the central office in March. A few experienced Conveners attended the conference to share their experiences with the newly appointed conveners.

Efforts were made throughout the year to build closer relationships with the Chapters by way of visits, meetings and personal communications. The Chairman visited Raipur and Pune Chapters and held meetings

and wide consultations with members, and Conveners and Co-Conveners of these chapters. Director Chapters attended the Conveners meetings in Gwalior, Orchha, Jhansi, Shimla and Madurai Chapters. The Member Secretary visited Madurai, Calcutta and Jaipur. Principal Directors and other officials of the central office visited almost 70-75 Chapters in connection with various meetings, seminars and ongoing projects. Each Chapter undertook a number of activities for creating awareness about the cultural heritage of their respective local areas and its significance. This included networking with schools, colleges and universities by formation of youth clubs with other academic and like-minded institutions. Through these interactions, more than three lakh people, including thousands of students participated in these activities and were sensitized about heritage and associated issues.

Andaman & NicobarThe Andaman & Nicobar Chapter has been revived with the appointment of Ms Samitha Veda Acharya as the Convener and Mr Saurabh Saroop as Co-Convener. The Chapter organized programs for revival of performing arts and a series of Kathak Workshops. A Ghazal and Sufi revival show was held in connection with the World Heritage Week.

Andhra PradeshThe Andhra Pradesh State Chapter team visited heritage sites at Karim Nagar Adilabad, Nizamabad and Nalgonda to prepare a study on historic importance of these districts. The emphasis of the study was on both tangible and intangible aspects of these places.

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The Anantapur Chapter published a literary work Samaikyaandhra Sankharavam which is a compilation of the works of several poets from the districts. Seven members of Anantapur Chapter were awarded the District, State and National awards in the field of Telugu literature during the year. The Chapter also conducted a series of cultural programs.

The East Godavari Chapter conducted various programs to mark World Heritage day. Convener L Seshakumari was honored by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh for her contribution to the development and welfare activities for the state. The Chapter organized Go Green

Ganesha Walk to educate the people against the use of chemicals in commercial idols. Due to the sustained efforts of the chapter a certificate course in two dying art forms – Leather Puppet Dhow and Tappeta Gullu were approved for inclusion in a local college. The Chapter is trying to help the college committee to document folk art history.

The Kadapa Chapter participated in a short documentary film competition conducted by the Global Hindu Heritage Foundation, jointly with the Save Temple Organization, USA, held /at Hyderabad. Their film titled Aalaya Parirakshana – Sanathan Dharma Rakshana won a special prize. International Mother Language Day and International Women’s Day were celebrated by the Chapter with various activities.

The Kurnool Chapter celebrated the World Heritage Day at the site of the 14 Rock Edicts of Emperor Ashoka. They conducted several drives under Swachha Bharat Abhiyaan. A study


Government of Andhra Pradesh honored Convener Smt. L. Seshakumari for her contribution to development activities and welfare of the State

Certificates being awarded to participants of ‘Tappeta Gullu’ workshop in East Godavari

tour for the students of Tourism and Travel Management to the Archaeological Museum was organized by the chapter.

The Machilipatnam Chapter celebrated the World Heritage Day at the local Shri Rama Krishna Public School, which has the first school heritage club in the city.

The Srikakulam Chapter celebrated the 142nd Jayanti of freedom fighter and Andhra Pradesh’s first Chief Minister − Tangutiri Prakasampanthulu on 23rd August. The Chapter organized several presentations, programs,

heritage walks and participated in a cultural meet to promote heritage awareness. Heritage week was celebrated with several activities. Convener D V Dharma Rao compiled a book comprising essays on Intangible Cultural Heritage of A.P. The chapter also participated in the week-long celebrations of Library Week held by the A.P. Govt. in which two coffee table books published by the chapter were released. A skill and capacity building workshop was held in association with ARTS (Action in Rural Technology Services), where tribal women received training in tailoring and embroidery.

The Visakhaptanam Chapter team has made herculean efforts over the last ten years to save ancient Buddhist sites of Visakhapatnam


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and now the Erra Matti Bibbulu has been declared a treasured National Geo-Heritage site. The Chapter conducted heritage quizzes, presentations, heritage walks and one − act plays to promote heritage conservation and awareness.

AssamThe Assam chapter Convener Jayant Sharma successfully activated Heritage Clubs in several schools. The chapter collaborated with Xpress Minds Edutainment to hold the North East Zonal final of the Quiz competition. They also organized training programs for school teachers. A four day workshop on Sattriya dance was conducted by the state chapter in association with Sangeet Natak Academy Guwahati. The State Chapter will be involved in setting up a proposed Tea Museum. The restoration of the North Brook Gate is underway and listing of

monuments of the Brahmaputra valley is in progress.

BiharThe Bihar State Chapter organized National Heritage Week concluding with a Ganges River Walk. Co-Convener D.K. Baxi visited Jehanabad district for documentation of heritage sites of Chandragupta era.

The Patna chapter conducted Know India Heritage quiz for school students. They celebrated the INTACH foundation day and it was suggested that six more chapters be established.

ChandigarhThe Chandigarh Chapter conducted a heritage walk, a painting competition for various schools and a musical evening at the Burail Jail.


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ChhattisgarhThe Chhattisgarh State Convener Lalit Surjan represented INTACH at the 45th episode of Sohanlal Sabghi Smriti Sangeet Samaroh held in Indore. He also delivered a lecture on our common heritage at Bustar University in April. A book on Cultural splendor of Chhattisgarh titled ‘Chhattisgarh Ka Sanskritik Vaibhav’ is being planned for publication by the chapter.

The Raipur Chapter organized a seminar on Adivasi Art, Culture and an essay and painting competition. The Chapter re-printed a rare history book ‘Astharaj Ambhoj’ covering the then eight Feudatory States Gazetteers of Central Provinces. They organized a National Workshop on Traditional Water Conservation System which was chaired by INTACH Chairman Maj. Gen. L K Gupta (Retd). A VIRASAT Tour and Nagar Darshan (heritage walk) are also organized for students regularly to educate them

about the local heritage. Ms Jayshree Vishwas, a student, was selected for National Award by INTACH for participation in drawing and painting competition.

During the year, the Sarguja Chapter organized a tree plantation, an essay competition and celebrated 70th Rajiv Gandhi Jayanti as Sadbhavna Day in memory of the Founder Chairman of INTACH.

DelhiIn the past one year, the Delhi Chapter has been involved in various prestigious projects, assisting the Government on several fronts relating to the protection of the city’s heritage.

The Presidential Secretariat commissioned INTACH to prepare the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan (CCMP) for the Rashtrapati Bhawan and its precinct. This project was undertaken in two phases −


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Phase-I focussed on the Estate, which has been completed, and Phase II is focussing on the main building which is expected to commence shortly.

The Clock Tower in Schedule A and B of the President’s Estate was precisely documented, analyzed and restored. The original plaster was preserved.

The Cathedral Church of Redemption is an iconic building in the composition of The Capital Complex of Imperial New Delhi. The church committee approached the Delhi Chapter to undertake the overall works of conservation. Necessary permissions from the HCC have been obtained and the conservation process has begun.

The chapter was involved in the conservation of Bengali Club located next to the Kashmere Gate. Delhi Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti approached INTACH Delhi Chapter to prepare an Integrated Conservation and Museum Development Plan for the development of the site to be benchmarked to the best international standards. The proposal and DPR have been prepared.

The Institute for Advanced Studies on Asia, University of Tokyo, in association with INTACH Delhi Chapter, has undertaken the process of updating the research and survey on “Urban Development and Heritage Preservation of Historic Delhi: Re-evaluation of Mission for Indian History and Archaeology, University of Tokyo in 1959-1960 and 1961-1962”

Heritage walks are an important part of Delhi Chapter’s public awareness program. Walks for the general public are held regularly every weekend throughout the year.

INTACH has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) to maintain and preserve the ancient monuments situated within the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. A dialogue has also been

initiated with the DDA to convert this into an important public park of the city.

The Delhi Chapter drafted the detailed dossier to nominate Delhi to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Cities on behalf of the Government of Delhi.

GujaratINTACH Gujarat State Chapter prepared a list of heritage structures in Ahmedabad and in Gandhinagar Urban Development Authority’s jurisdiction.

The Jamnagar Chapter petitioned against the beautification of Hamir Sagar undertaken by the municipal corporation without proper assessment of its impact on ecology.

The Mehsana Chapter mounted drives under Swachha Bharat at various monuments and heritage places.

The Rajpipla Chapter conducted important events like World Heritage Day, Museum Day, Earth Day and Environment Day throughout the year. An ICH documentation proposal by the chapter has been approved by the INTACH head office. They organized workshops and heritage quiz as part of heritage awareness program.


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Convener Rukmini Devi completed the listing of heritage buildings of Rajpipla, which were published in English and Gujarati.

HaryanaThe Ambala Chapter conducts regular heritage walks, which are attended by a large number of students. With assistance of Xpress Minds a quiz competition was coordinated by the Chapter. They also observed the World Heritage Week.

The Faridabad/Palwal chapter held two meetings each and several schools were added under HECS program. Heritage awareness functions were held in the local colleges of the area.

Ms Monica Kumar was appointed the Co-Convener of the Gurgaon Chapter. The Chapter organized a successful Gurgaon Haat and an INTACH heritage quiz for the corporate.

The Kurukshetra Chapter celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi to acquaint the modern generation with our rich diverse heritage.

The Yamuna Nagar Chapter was awarded the best chapter trophy for outstanding work which they received in Oct 2014. The projects on Buddhist circuit Haryana and biodiversity in the district are ongoing.

Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh State Chapter has partnered with the Divya Himachal Group of newspapers to promote heritage awareness news, highlighting the role of INTACH.

Kangra Chapter member Janmajay Singh Guleria was bestowed the Himachal Kesari Award by the Chief Minister. Throughout the year, various occasions like Shahidi Divas and World Environment Day were celebrated.

A new chapter was established in Mandi

and Shri Naresh Malhotra was appointed the Convener and Shri Anil Sharma the Co-Convener.

The Shimla Chapter’s sustained efforts to enlist official support for green Shimla resulted in the state government deploying 133 Infantry Battalion Dogra for the purpose. The chapter will participate in the year long celebrations for the 150th anniversary of Shimla.

Jammu & KashmirShri Hemant Kumar Sharma was appointed the Co-Convener of Jammu chapter. The chapter published a booklet focusing on the wall paintings in ancient temples of Jammu. The chapter organized several heritage promotion and awareness activities throughout the year. An ethnic Dogra food demonstration, heritage walks and visits to heritage sites formed a part of these activities.

The Kashmir Chapter formally released a guide book on Srinagar.

The Ladakh Chapter organized a two day workshop on Mud Construction Practices of Ladakh. A Conservation Manual for traditional building repair and restoration has been compiled by the chapter.

JharkhandTo create and spread awareness amongst school students, the Jharkhand State Chapter conducted a series of heritage walks. A Heritage Quiz in collaboration with Xpress Minds Edutainment was held at Jamshedpur and Ranchi. In addition, Heritage Clubs were formed at several schools. A poster exhibition to promote the 23 archaeological sites was organized at Sacred Heart Convent, Jamshedpur and JUSCO School Kadma which was open for students, parents and other visitors. To promote


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and conserve the oral tradition of Art/ Craft/ Dance/ Music, a Skill and Capacity Building workshop was organized on 17th and 18th

Sep 2014 in which about 1000 students from villages participated in the learning process.

The Hazaribagh Chapter Convener Bulu Imam’s book − Antiquarian Remains of Jharkhand, was formally released by the Governor of Jharkhand.

The Ranchi Chapter conducted a three − day seminar on Conservation Engineering for historic buildings. This was done to sensitize the staff and engineers working on 23 archaeological sites. An exhibition of these sites was held at IIFT New Delhi and Mohona Utsav, Jamshedpur.

KarnatakaThe Bagalkot Chapter organized a Natural Heritage Awareness Program jointly with the SRN Arts and MBS Commerce College. A book − Glimpses of Heritage Monuments of Bagalkot district was released. The chapter celebrated World Environment Day and Foundation Day. They conducted tours to several heritage sites.

The Bijapur Chapter organized Kala Sante festival to promote the intangible art of Lambani Kasuti. They also conducted a skill development program for college students and a quiz on works of poet Purandaradas.


top to bottom: Kharsawan Chhau, Heritage Awareness Workshop on skill and capacity building of youth, East Singhbhum, Jharkhand.Release of book ‘Antiquarian Remains of Jharkhand’ by Bulu Imam. Courtesy Hon’able Dr. Syed Ahmed, Governor of Jharkhand at Raj Bhawan.Amitava Gosh, Co-Convener Jharkhand, briefing the students during a heritage walk.

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Convener N P Bhat established the Heritage Muesum at Dharwad Chapter which was inaugurated on Feb 06, 2015. The Chapter has been organizing painting exhibitions regularly to promote young up-coming artists from Dharwad and around. Various activities for heritage awareness were carried out throughout the year.

KeralaThe Calicut Chapter published a book in Malayalam on Mudiyettu, an ancient ritual, performed in central Kerala regions of Kochi, Trichur and Kottayam. Part listing of Waynad district was carried out which led to the chance discovery of tiger dens. It is proposed to become a part of the tourist circuit. The chapter facilitated the outgoing archivist Mr. C.P. Abdul Majeed. Several heritage awareness programs were conducted for school children.

Thrissur is considered the cultural capital of Kerala. A successful Heritage Listing Workshop was conducted by architects and teachers on behalf of the Chapter. This was an attempt to

ensure protected zones for preserving heritage assets of the city. An event Thrissur Next was held under which discussions were held on subjects relevant to the town. A four day workshop on International Urban Design was also organized as a part of the event.

Shri T K Vijayan was appointed Co-Convener of the Trivandrum Chapter.

Madhya PradeshThe M P State Chapter started two new chapters at Khandwa and Dhar. 100 new life members, 10 new ordinary members and 02 new institutional members were inducted into the INTACH family by the State Chapter. A survey was conducted to list the built heritage and sites of Gond rulers. Documentation of the same has been complete under which 200 hundred heritage sites were covered in two volumes. The Chapter, in collaboration with the Gwalior Chapter, organized a state level exhibition and a heritage quiz for students. A conveners’ meet was organized in which 12 Chapters participated.

The Burhanpur Chapter organized a seminar to mark World Heritage Day.

The Chanderi Chapter succeeded in getting more than 20 heritage sites declared as ‘Protected’ by the State Archaeological Department. A one-day heritage awareness program was conducted in memory of Bundela rulers and other participants of the first war of independence of 1857. The Chapter has submitted photographs and documentation of around 200 heritage sites to the head office. The listing of heritage sites of Guna is ongoing. A meeting of all members was conducted to discuss how to promote tourism in Chanderi .

Datia is a historical city established by Veer Singh Bundela around 400 years ago. The town


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has more than 200 heritage buildings and sites. The Chapter has listed 100 heritage buildings and listing work for the rest is underway. Listing and documentation work of Panna district has been completed by the Chapter. The Chapter aims to complete the listing work of Ajaygarh and take up other listing projects and digitization of wall paintings of Datia. Throughout the year the Chapter carried on with heritage walks and heritage site visits.

The Gwalior Chapter organized a meeting to commemorate the 30 years of its existence. Apart from this, there was an exhibition and a symposium to mark the event. The Chapter conducted two heritage walks and a national heritage quiz. They completed the listing work of Sheopur district and sent it to the head office.

The Jabalpur Chapter proposes to publish a major body of works by Rai Bahadur Hiralal, who is considered the father of Heritage Studies in Central India, in eight volumes titled ‘Collected works of Rai Bahadur Hiralal’.

The Khandwa Chapter tried to reach out to students and members of the public in a program organized for preservation of cultural and natural heritage. The main agenda of the program was to focus on heritage awareness

and conservation, avoiding plastic bags and other non-biodegradable material, planting trees and historic crafts.

A book on the history of Mandla district by Convener Girijashankar Aggrawal was launched. It deals with the history of Mandla district. During the year the Chapter organized quiz competitions, heritage walks and held several programs to commemorate occasions of local historical events.

The Morena Chapter held heritage awareness drives for various schools and colleges throughout the year. Heritage walks and site visits were conducted under these programs. To promote heritage protection amongst students, several events were conducted on World Museum Day, World Environment Day, World Heritage Week and other relevant occasions.

The Orchha Chapter organized a one day workshop for conservation and site development of historical heritage gardens of Rai Praveen Bagh and Raja Bagh. The Chapter completed survey, listing and documentation of 200 heritage and historical monuments of Chhattarpur District. The report has been set to the head office. In addition, the chapter is


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very regular in organizing public awareness programs to promote tourism.

The Shivpuri Chapter, during the year focused on local school students and organized a heritage workshop and “Know Your Heritage” program under which the students were taken to the 10th century Survwaya Math. A lecture series was organized for the chapter members on the significance of wild life at Madhav National Park and balancing ecology. The Chapter completed listing work of 100 heritage buildings. Digitization of the same is underway.

MaharashtraDuring the year, the Chandrapur Chapter organized 6 heritage walks and released a calendar on “Natural Heritage of Chandrapur”. The 4th edition of booklet on ‘Jugad’ temple was released. They organized a Chandrapur Heritage Exhibition and a Coin Exhibition. A lecture and quiz were conducted as a part of heritage promotion and awareness activities. The Chapter was credited with the discovery of ancient Megalithic Dolmen at Pombhurna village, with the Chief Conservator of Forest.

The Mumbai Chapter in collaboration with Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum Trust conducted a variety of Heritage Awareness Programmes through a series of lectures, workshops, exhibitions for the community and an extensive education programme focused especially on schools.

On every second Sunday of the month, the museum hosts Mumbai Local in partnership with Junoon to build inclusive communities of people across Mumbai by embedding the arts into the collective neighbourhood experience. Music performances by NSPA( National Streets for Performing Arts) are held on 1st and 3rd

Sunday of every month at the Museum Plaza. In addition to ART 21, a specially curated series comprising video artworks by Indian and International artists is featured regularly every month.

The Pune Chapter marked the 10th anniversary of Warsaa the heritage shop. A series of workshops and heritage walks were organized through the year. A livelihood development program for Tambats (copper smiths) was held which focused on marketing and infusing seed capital for their products in order to tap a bigger market. The Chapter aims to set up Tambat Handicrafts Sanstha to ensure equitable benefit to all its craftspeople.

A well researched and beautifully illustrated book on Pune − Queen of Deccan was published by the Chapter. A Regional Chapter Report covering activities from its inception in 1986 was brought out. Shri Shrikant S Nivasarkar was appointed the new Convener. Architectural and natural heritage listing is in process. The EDP project in association with Bhanuben college of Architecture on environmental developmental plan for four villages near Pune was completed.

The Solapur Chapter is working on revitalization of the famous Solapur saris. They have received a request by the Chairman of Siddeshwar Dharamraj Devasthan for the renovation work of the temple properties. The Chapter plans to prepare a heritage management plan to conserve the 11th-12th century Koravali, Narsinha and Basava temples. The restoration project involving kandils (lamp posts) completed work on the first kandil and this inspired several groups to show an interest in sponsoring restoration of other lamp posts in town. The Co-Convener participated in the week long Arts, Culture and Heritage –


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Management Perspective workshop organized by CHM, Ahmadabad University and centre for Cultural Resources and Training.

ManipurThe Manipur Chapter organized a workshop on conservation and documentation of Tamenglong Heritage on 26th January 2015 and undertook a heritage journey through “Tamenglong Short Cut” that connects historically significant places of Manipur.

MizoramThe Mizoram Chapter with the support of Art and Culture Department has been studying the menhirs embossed with figures of humans, animals and weapons at the Vangchhia village, Champhai district. The Chapter submitted a proposal to the Mizoram Government to notify all the existing heritage structures and buildings within the Assam Rifles Cantonment under the Mizoram Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 2001. At its initiative, 36 built heritage were notified. The chapter also succeeded in saving the Post Office at Tiabung from demolishment. A number of heritage tours and walks were organized.

NagalandThe Nagaland Chapter celebrated the World Environment Day. A visit to various ancient ruins of Dimasa Kachari Kingdom was organized as part of a two-day teachers’ training workshop. The Chapter, in collaboration with the India International Centre, New Delhi, organized an ethnic music and food festival titled ‘ONE BEAT – celebrating the music and culinary culture of the North-East.

OdishaMembers of Balasore Chapter carried out a fruit and medicinal tree plantation at Modern Engineering College premises. A heritage quiz was held at Saint Vincent’s Convent School. Painting competitions on ‘Heritage of Balasore’ and a public lecture on ‘Buddhist Sites of Balasore District with particular reference to Ayodhya’ were conducted. The Chapter celebrated the Foundation Day of INTACH. They also published the 4th edition of their newsletter ‘Parampara’and finished listing of 14 monuments.

The team at Bhadrak Chapter visited various historical and heritage sites to complete the listing of leftover built heritage sites of Bhadrak District. Through the year heritage walks, seminars and competitions were conducted for heritage awareness. The Chapter came out with six publications – Odia Jatrara Janmajatak, Intangible Heritage of North Odisha, Heritage Sites of Jajpur District, Heritage Wonders of Bhadrak Part-I, Heritage Wonders of Bhadrak Part-II and Bhadrakar Bismay Bahula Aitihya.

The Bhubaneswar Chapter celebrated Bhubaneswar Foundation Day with an exhibition of visuals of important events form 1945-1970. William Dalrymple was invited for a talk on Princes and Painters in Mughal Delhi. Two workshops – on Geo Heritage and Heritage Crafts were organized by the Chapter.

The Cuttack Chapter organized a quiz competition which was part of INTACH national level competition for children. A meeting was held to apprise all the members regarding the ongoing listing work. The Chapter is involved in restoration of Swaraj Aashram and the ancestral mud house of Shri Madhusudan Das.


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Through the year the Mayurbhanj Chapter celebrated important occasions like the World Heritage Day and the World Environment Day. A tree plantation program was held in four schools of Baripada. On 14th Nov 2014, a Heritage Rally was organized in collaboration with Maharshi Public School and Saraswati Sisu Mandira, Baripada, where the focus was on ‘Save Tiger’ and ‘Save Simlipal’. On 31st Jan 2015 a ‘Skill and Capacity Building Workshop’ on cultural heritage was organized for college students.

A team of researchers from the Sambalpur Chapter explored the submerged Padmapur village and discovered two Sila-Lekhas (stone inscription) from the Padmaseni Temple, believed to belong to the Soma dynasty.

PondicherryThe Pondicherry Chapter in collaboration with People for Pondicherry’s Heritage organized A Tribute to the Marie Building where the citizens inscribed messages on a large white board set up at the memorial meet after the tragic collapse of the building. An event Heritage Illumination was organized to celebrate the city’s unique architectural heritage.

Punjab The Punjab State Chapter took up the following activities during the year: Meetings and a discussion on Heritage Regulations for Punjab, visits to Chapters for INTACH work, participation in meetings held at the office of the Chief Minister for INTACH work, liaison with Punjab Government with regard to Bassian Kothi project. The Convener chaired a Heritage Exhibition at Maler Kotla.

The Amritsar Chapter carried out several heritage awareness activities through the year. They continue with the listing of old buildings and historical sites in Taran Taaran and Amritsar district outside the Walled City.


A ‘Skill and Capacity building Workshop’ in progress in Mayurbhanj

below: Punjab State Convener Prof. Sukhdev Singh and Amritsar Chapter committee members during a visit to Gobindgarh Fort in Amritsar (bottom).

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The Faridkot Chapter celebrated World Heritage Day by organizing a meeting on the heritage of the region. The Chapter participated in the Faridkot heritage festival with a unique ‘Kafila-a-Virasat’ a heritage walk to induce a sense of pride amongst local people and visitors about the local heritage and culture. The Chapter successfully participated in the national level ‘My Living Icon’ 2014 essay competition for school students. A visit to the historic sites of Mudki (Anglo-Sikh War museum), Firozpur Indo-Pak border and memorials of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru was organized.

The Maler Kotla Chapter organized a painting competition for students and other members on World Tourism day and during the Heritage Week. A rally and an exhibition was organized on ‘Malerkotla Heritage’. The Chapter is also undertaking the listing and documentation work for which sample listing was reviewed by the Central office for furthering the project.

RajasthanThree new Chapters were established in Bhilwara, Karauli and Rajsamand. Rajasthan State Convener Maharaja Gaj Singh wrote to the Chief Minister drawing attention to the environmental damage caused by installation of windmills in Jaisalmer.

Through the year, the Ajmer Chapter was involved in activities to celebrate World Heritage Day, Book Day, World Environment Day, Hindi Divas and World Heritage Week. They held regular meetings for members and visited the state archives. A bird watching session was organized near the Anasagar Lake for the members. The Chapter organized a


heritage walk for school children on INTACH Foundation day.

Shri Yashovardhan Sharma was appointed the new Convener of the Barmer Chapter and Shri Sanjay Ramawat the new Co-Convener. A heritage walk for students was organized with the help of Barmer Forest Department.

The Bhilwara Chapter celebrated World Tourism Day with a natural heritage walk and a seminar. A poster competition was held on Jal Diwas on the theme- Water is Life.

The Bikaner Chapter facilitated the winners of heritage painting competition at Kendriya Vidyalaya.

The Jaipur Chapter joined hands with the Jaipur Virasat Foundation and Gunijankhana to celebrate World Heritage Day and to raise public awareness about Jaipur’s diverse heritage. The Chapter was bestowed with the Raja Kakil Dev Award for Excellence in Preservation of Heritage. A photography exhibition Splendors of Indian Architecture was organized to mark the 104th birth anniversary of Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II in collaboration with Gunijankhana. The convener Ms Dharmendra Kanwar was conferred the Women Inspirations of Rajasthan by Dainik Bhaskar.

Shri H. H Krishna Chandra Pal was appointed Convener of the newly established Karauli Chapter and Shri Shivraj Pal Singh Rao the Co-Convener.

The Kota Chapter completed the documentation of bio-diversity of the region. The entire flora and fauna was documented and a copy sent to Chairman INTACH. Heritage awareness programs through heritage clubs in schools were carried out through the year. The Chapter was successful in persuading the Municipal Corporation to restore the historic

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Lukkhi Burj of Kota. It was done under the Chapter’s supervision and opened to public. They resisted the installation of cable car for approaching the historic Jag-Mandir and have given a representation to the DC and CEO, Municipal Corporation to take action against defacement of Heritage Buildings. In continuation to the series of INTACH programs at heritage sites carried out by the Chapter in the past, this year’s program was organized at the historic Abheda Mahal.

The Marwar/ Jodhpur Chapter in their annual meeting presided over by Shri Gaj Singh, discussed the problem of garbage disposal and encroachments around the monuments. Mobile towers which have ruined the skyscape of the city were also discussed with the district administration. The chapter filed a PIL for protecting the Fort Road from encroachment. Convener Dr Mahendra Singh Naggar gave a power presentation on old havelis, buildings and other monuments that need attention urgently.

Members of the Pali Chapter gathered at Somnath Shivalaya and discussed various programs to be undertaken for heritage awareness campaigns. Convener Arjun Singh Shekhawat proposed a publication on this ncient temple and the historic significance of Pali.

Dr Rachana Tailang was appointed Convener of the newly established Rajsamand Chapter and Shri Anand Singh Rathore the Co-Convener. The Chapter organized a heritage walk for girls of Higher Secondary School, Nathdwara to introduce them to the heritage of Kumbhalgarh.

The Sawai Madhopur Chapter initiated the listing of Timangarh fort and City Palace in Karauli district on World Heritage Day. A survey team toured Bhanwar Vikas Palace, Mandrayan Fort and has listed more than 30 historical

above and below: Convener Sawai Madhopur Padm Nath Khatri, at a heritage listing exercise.Vice Chairman INTACH in meeting with the members of Udaipur Chapter.

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monuments. The Chapter constructed a check dam with financial aid from Natural Heritage Division. It was a very successful project. They also completed listing of Natural Heritage sites of Sawai Madhopur tehsil and Khandar tehsil. The Chapter organized Tiger Conservation Awareness Campaign and community outreach program in 30 villages of the tiger range of Ranthambhore. A Heritage Walk was organized for school students.

The Udaipur chapter made efforts to focus on local issues, sustained public opinion and influence local policy. The chapter is involving the community by:Acting as pressure group with civic and governmental authority. Net-working with NGOs and government departments.Cleaning and stoppage of sewage from being dumped in the lakes of Udaipur.Creation of lake development authority.Lobbying for declaration of no-construction zone within 100 mtrs of high flood level of lake.

Assisting the government and civic bodies to formulate a futuristic plan of Udaipur, with well defined heritage zones within the master plan area of Udaipur.

The chapter also supports heritage clubs in 17 educational institutions by organizing field trips to heritage sites, quiz, competition, rallies, street shows and various other events to promote cultural and heritage awareness amongst students.

The chapter held 7 General body meetings, 7 executive committee meetings, 2 Rajsamand sub chapter meetings, 2 Bhilwara sub chapter meetings and 2 workshops and seminars each. In addition, they came out with the publications of listing and documentation of natural heritage sites of Karauli, Dausa, Bharatpur and Bnaswara districts, Heritage Precincts of Mewar – Udaipur with heritage map, Udaipur. They have worked on various projects involving Geo-heritage of Udaipur area.

TamilnaduThe Tamilnadu State Chapter has initiated a major project to identify and document the wall paintings in various historical monuments and in due course help with their scientific preservation. The first volume of the project report, documenting the Ramayana story paintings in the Zamin Palalce, Bodinayakanur, in southern Tamil Nadu, has been submitted to INTACH Central Office. The documentation in other monuments is currently being done.

The State Chapter lends guidance and technical support for architectural documentation and conservation to various other Chapters. The Chapter organized heritage education programs in different parts of Tamil Nadu. The program is focused on a particular Udaipur - Seminar on “Science and Spiritualism

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historical period and is open to both members and non-members and students. The State Chapter helped coordinate the Filmit Project in and around Chennai. They undertook the documentation of buildings and sites connected with Swami Vivekanand in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. An ICH documentation workshop was organized in collaboration with the Madurai chapter.

The Kodaikanal Chapter launched a book Kodaikanal, Vanishing Heritage of an Island in the Sky.

The Madurai Chapter organized ‘Sky Walk’ an event which brought out interesting stories about stars and constellations. The Chapter has a number of ongoing programs to inculcate a sense of pride and responsibilities among

people for the upkeep of their own heritage properties. A set of souvenirs was brought out by the Chapter.

The Nagercoil Chapter held an Annual General meeting and an executive meeting to discuss various matters. A survey of 60 temple tanks in Kanyakumari District was conducted. Heritage awareness events like seminars, heritage walks and a project on heritage trees of Knayakumari district were carried through the year. The book Impact of Sea Level Rise on the Heritage Buildings of South Tamil Nadu was released during the 10th anniversary meeting of the chapter.

A march to create awareness among the people about the need to protect the heritage wet lands was organized by the chapter.

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The Nilgiris Chapter has played an important role in drawing attention to the conservation of architectural, cultural and tribal heritage of the Nilgiris. The Chapter took on a major restoration work of ‘The Wardrop Room’ in the Nilgiris library. Convener Geetha Shrinivasan who is also the President of the Nilgiris library conducted many cultural programs on premises.

TelenganaThe Hyderabad Chapter organized the INTACH Heritage Awards 2014. Convener P. Anuradha Reddy addressed her concerns to the governor’s office about the division of cultural assets belonging to “pre-1956 Telangana originating from Hyderabad State” and related matters. The Chapter also organized heritage walks. The Hyderabad, Telangana and Gulbarga Chapters joined hands to support Go Heritage Run organized by GoUNESCO in association with Bidar District heritage Committee. This is a popular way of putting lesser known sites on the tourist map.

The Warangal Chapter celebrated the World Heritage Day at Thousand Pillars Temple. They organized workshops, seminars, educational quiz and cycle rallies as part of heritage

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awareness programs. Various competitions in painting, singing, essay writing and rangoli were also organized.

Uttar PradeshThe Banda Chapter has adopted the Kalinjar Fort and Bundelkhand as passion projects. The Chapter invited CAPS Foundation to launch a training program for the underprivileged youth. They are actively undertaking plantation at the Kalinjar Fort in association with U.P. Forest Department.

Through the year the Brajbhoomi Chapter celebrated and organized various events like a program on Gandhi Jayanti, a heritage quiz, tree plantation. They organized 4 meetings through the year and a cleaning drive of the ghaats involving students.

The efforts taken by the Gorakhpur Chapter succeeded in stopping the demolition of 600-years-old-fort of Raja Basant Singh. Documentation and listing work of heritage sites in Gorakhpur is ongoing.

The Lalitpur Chapter members started the year with a visit to Chandpur, Jahajpur and Devgarh archaeological sites. The World Environment Day was celebrated by organizing a seminar on conservation of water and the effect of polythene and plastic on the environment. A Bundeli Kavi Sammelan was organized and a multi-coloured calendar depicting heritage of Lalitpur in its full glory was released. The Chapter has commenced the listing and documentation work of heritage sites in and around Lalitpur Chapter.

The Lucknow Chapter organized the exhibition Splendors of Indian Architecture, curated by Dr Saryu Doshi and exhibited earlier at Belgium and Delhi, during the Foundation Day.

Through the year the Chapter conducted events like quiz and heritage walks. An exhibition – The Life and Times of Anwar-e Suhaili was organized by the Chapter which had pictorial illustrations that captured the essence of Panchtantra.

The Mahoba Chapter organized several heritage awareness events like drawing competitions, essay competitions and public lectures through the year.

The Meerut Chapter organized a National Quiz on Culture and Heritage in collaboration with Xpress Minds. Convener Dr R K Bhatnagar presented the brochure Meerut Ki Dharoharein at a heritage awareness program chaired by the Divisional Commissioner. They also organized a heritage walk.

The Noida/ Gr. Noida is a recently revived Chapter. The efforts to increase the membership are ongoing. The Chapter interacted with Noida Authority and District Administration for cleaning of natural drains meandering through the colonies. Various initiatives under Heritage Education are underway.

The Orai Chapter conducted a two-day craft and painting workshop, seminar on natural heritage and water harvesting. Three exhibitions on coins and currency were organized. They celebrated Heritage Week with various heritage awareness events.

The Rohilkhand Chapter celebrated World Museum Day and World Environment Day with various activities. Shri Kashif Khan was appointed the new Co-Convener.

West Bengal & KolkataThe West Bengal State and Kolkata Chapter undertook an array of activities from signing of MoUs to conservation projects, seminars and symposiums. An MoU was signed between

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AUSHERITAGE and INTACH for mutual cooperation on heritage art and culture. World Heritage Day was organized at Limelight, a heritage building owned by Kolkata police with a discussion on conservation and restoration of heritage buildings. International Museum Day on 17th May and a programme commemorating 400 years of the arrival of the first British Envoy

Tree Plantation Darjeeling Chapter

to the Mughal court in 1614 were also a part of the Chapter’s activities. The Chapter also organized a farewell for the Governor - Shri M K Narayanan.

The Darjeeling Chapter opposed the decision of government of West Bengal to construct a Hawkers’ Market at Chowrasta – Mall area. They organized 15 awareness

KMC INTACH Heritage Award being conferred on Kolkata Police

Member Secretary INTACH, Vice Chairman, West Bengal State Convener Shri G.M. Kapur and other distinguished guests at Conveners’ Conference in Kolkata

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programs at different places of Darjeeling hills. 2 heritage walks were conducted for school students. The Chapter is engaged in listing of various heritage sites.

Through the year, the Santiniketan Chapter was involved in a skill development workshop for students of Satya Narayan Siksha Niketan Girl’s High School, a heritage tour at Uchkaran temple area and a lecture series for (1) Ajanta; Genesis of a Pan-Aasian Painting Style and (2) Razmnama: The Farsi Illustrated manuscript of the Mahabharat made for a Muslim King. The 20th edition of ‘Paribesh’ the annual magazine was released and ‘Palash’ planting ceremony took place. The Chapter restored a 250-year old brass chariot belonging to the Hetampur Palace.

top to bottom: Hetampur Rajbari, 45 km from Shantiniketan. Heritage visit to Hetampur Rajbari. ‘Palash Planting’ ceremony.

Legal Cell

The Legal Cell was formed in 2011 to research, formulate and promote pragmatic heritage legislation, and to provide advice on heritage legislation, service tax, service matters (employment and termination issues), criminal and civil litigation, general conveyancing work such as lease-deeds, agreements, MoU’s and Public Interest Litigation. The legal cell only has a part-time consultant.

Public Interest LitigationsHeld a number of meetings with the PD (NH) and completed drafting and filing of Najafgarh drain case. Kept watch in the National Green Tribunal on the same case. The Counsel provided a PIL for revival of Najafgarh Jheel.

Matter in the Delhi High CourtThe Counsel appeared for INTACH in the Aman Lekhi v Union of India case on several dates.

GeneralThe Counsel handled sundry queries, opined on assorted issues ranging from service matters to proposed litigation etc.

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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT

The Members of Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage

1. Report on Financial Statements: We have audited the accompanying Financial Statements of Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage (INTACH), which comprises of the Balance Sheet as at 31st March 2015 andIncome&ExpenditureAccountfortheyearthenended,andasummaryofsignificant accounting policies and notes to the accounts. We have relied on the returns / reports received from Chapters / Centers / Consultants not audited by us and not visited by us in respect of the expenditure met out of the Fund provided by INTACH.

2. Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements: Managementisresponsibleforthepreparationofthesefinancialstatementsthatgiveatrue andfairviewofthefinancialposition,financialperformanceoftheTrustinaccordancewith the accounting principles generally accepted in India and the accounting standards as applicable. This responsibility also includes maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Act for safeguarding of the assets of the Trust and for preventing and detecting frauds and other irregularities; selection and application of appropriate accounting policies; making judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;anddesign,implementationandmaintenanceofadequateinternalfinancialcontrols, that were operating effectively for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the accounting records,relevanttothepreparationandpresentationofthefinancialstatementsthatgivea true and fair view and are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

3. Auditor’s Responsibility: Ourresponsibilityistoexpressanopiniononthesefinancialstatementsbasedonour audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the Standards on Auditing issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Those Standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whetherthefinancialstatementsarefreefrommaterialmisstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts anddisclosuresinthefinancialstatements.Theproceduresselecteddependontheauditor’s judgment,includingtheassessmentoftherisksofmaterialmisstatementofthefinancial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considersinternalcontrolrelevanttothepreparationandfairpresentationofthefinancial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, butnotforthepurposeofexpressinganopinionontheeffectivenessoftheentity’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of the accounting estimates made by management, aswellasevaluatingtheoverallpresentationofthefinancialstatements.Webelievethat theauditevidencewehaveobtainedissufficientandappropriatetoprovideabasisforour audit opinion.

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4. Opinion We report that,

a) In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us,thefinancialstatementsoftheTrustreadtogetherwithnotestotheaccountsand accounting policies give the information as required by law in the manner so required and give a true and fair view in the conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in India:-

i) in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Trust as at 31st March, 2015 and,

ii) in the case of the Income and Expenditure Account, of the surplus for the year ended on that date,

5. Emphasis of Matter: Note No. 3 of Notes to Accounts of Schedule 17 regarding compilation and showing schedule

18 separately. Accounting of TDS recoverable from Income Tax Department, if any, incorporated by crediting amount payable to the respective Chapters.

6. Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements: a) We have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge

and belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit; b) In our opinion, proper Books of Account as required by law have been kept by the Trust so far

as appears from our examination of those books; c) The Balance Sheet and Statement of Income and Expenditure Account dealt with by this

Report read together with Accounting policies & Notes to the Accounts are in agreement with the Books of Account;

d) In our opinion, the Balance Sheet and Statement of Income and Expenditure comply with the Accounting Standards, to the extent applicable, issued by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

For Thakur, Vaidyanath Aiyar & Co. Chartered Accountants FRN: 000038N

(Anil K. Thakur) Partner M.No. 088722

Place : New Delhi Date : 30 Sep 2015


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for Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage

Dr. (Mrs.) (C.T. Misra)Member Secretary

(Maj.Gen. (Retd.) L.K. Gupta, avsm) Chairman

Place : New Delhi Date : Sep 30, 2015

As per our report of even date attachedFor Thakur, Vaidyanath Aiyar & Co Chartered Accountants FRN-000038N

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH, 2015 As At As At Schedule 31.03.2015 31.03.2014 ` ` SOURCES OF FUNDS Corpus Fund 1 1,374,901,120 1,350,927,141 Accumulation Fund 2 19,431,316 11,031,316 Assets Fund 3 35,774,361 29,476,464Other Funds 4 30,144,659 16,682,696 Accumulated Surplus 5 2,622,049 867,436 Unspent Project Fund 6 113,133,120 95,122,425Current Liabilities 7 18,406,509 14,730,909

Total 1,594,413,134 1,518,838,387

APPLICATION OF FUNDSFixed Assets (Gross Block) 8 89,190,031 77,819,283Less–Depreciation 53,415,670 48,342,819 Fixed Assets–Net Block 35,774,361 29,476,464Investments 9 1,454,878,580 1,397,618,311Current Assets, Loans & Advances Cash and Bank Balances 10 60,058,703 58,205,134Project Advances 11 4,210,316 11,606,551Other Loans & Advances 12 7,427,553 6,477,003Tax Recoverable 20,681,308 7,036,638Accrued Income 13 11,382,313 8,418,286

Total 1,594,413,134 1,518,838,387

SignificantAccountingPolicies&Notesto the Accounts 17

Schedules 1 to 17 form an integral part of accounts

(Anil K. Thakur)Partner

M.No. : 088722

(Dinesh Khandelwal)General Manager

(Finance & Accounts)


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INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH, 2015

For the year For the year Schedule 2014-15 2013-14 ` `

INCOMEInterest & Incentive 14 112,373,314 53,742,597 Rental Income 13,680,000 13,680,000 Service Charges 9,120,000 9,120,000 Overhead Recovered from Projects 4,053,075 5,276,187 Miscellaneous Income 15 1,130,098 847,471

Total 140,356,487 82,666,255

EXPENDITURE CentralOffice 16 39,273,472 22,869,695 ICH, Cultural Affairs & Craft Cell Division 16 8,183,142 3,159,183 Architectural Heritage Division 16 6,787,800 471,537 H.E.C.S, H.R, I.D.C & Heritage Tourism Division 16 9,928,366 5,941,876 Natural Heritage Division 16 6,989,890 3,141,599 Art & Material Heritage Division 16 14,663,364 7,451,293 Chapters Division 16 18,179,047 10,509,793Prior Period Expenses 198,935 11,655Support to Chapters 2,832,259 2,928,296 Provision for Gratuity Fund 2,000,000 500,000

Total 109,036,275 56,984,927

Surplus for the year 31,320,212 25,681,328 Less : Transfer to Relief Fund 3,000,000 3,000,000 Less : Accumulated u/s 11(2) of the Income Tax Act. 8,400,000 11,031,316 19,920,212 11,650,012 Less : Transfer to Corpus Fund 16,250,000 10,089,141Accumulated surplus carried to Balance Sheet 5 3,670,212 1,560,871

SignificantAccountingPolicies&Notesto the Accounts 17Schedules 1 to 17 form an integral part of accounts





Place : New Delhi Date : Sep 30, 2015

Anil K. Thakur Partner

M.No. : 088722

As per our report of even date attachedFor Thakur, Vaidyanath Aiyar & Co Chartered Accountants FRN-000038N

for Indian National Trust for Art & Cultural Heritage


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As At As At 31.03.2015 31.03.2014 ` ` SCHEDULE – 1

CORPUS FUNDBalance as per last A/c 1,350,927,141 76,980,993 Add : Additions during the year from: Received from Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India � 1,000,000,000 UKTrust,London � 263,601,707 As per Income & Expenditure Accounts 16,250,000 10,089,141 Life Membership Fee 195,950 255,300 InterestonCorpus 4,750,000 � TransferredfromCompletedProjects 2,778,029 �

Total 1,374,901,120 1,350,927,141

SCHEDULE – 2

ACCUMULATION FUND(u/s 11(2) of the Income Tax Act.) Balance as per last A/c 11,031,316 � Add: Accumulated during the Year 8,400,000 11,031,316

Total 19,431,316 11,031,316

SCHEDULE – 3

ASSETS FUND Balance as per last A/c 29,476,464 27,188,931 Additions during the year from: �OwnFund 1,915,599 723,683 �GrantFund 11,301,730 5,933,803

Sub-Total 42,693,793 33,846,417

Less:AssetsWrittenoff/Sold 516,100 � Less: Depreciation for the year 6,403,332 4,369,953

Total 35,774,361 29,476,464


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SCHEDULE – 4

OTHER FUNDS Relief Fund 6,562,591* 3,135,368Award Fund 2,835,605 2,964,328 Gratuity Fund, Net 12,352,999 10,208,349 Publication Fund 1,196,079 374,651SeedFund 7,197,385 �

30,144,659 16,682,696

* Includes ` 25,00,000/- out of Interest on Special Corpus

SCHEDULE – 5

ACCUMULATED SURPLUS Balance as per last A/c 867,436 30,248Add:Surplus/(Deficit)fortheyear 3,670,212 1,560,871

4,537,648 1,591,119 Less : Transferred to: Assets Fund 1,915,599 723,683 (to the extent assets aquired from own fund)

2,622,049 867,436


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SCHEDULE – 6

UNSPENT PROJECT FUND Balance Reveived Other Total Expenditure Balance As At During Receipts During As At 01.04.2014 2014-15 2014-15 31.03.2015 (`) (`) (`) (`) (`) (`)

A) General Fund:

AH 63,714,756 164,010,299 4,969,339 232,694,394 149,387,846 83,306,548

CEN 2,075,291 332,950 18,569,623 20,977,864 8,013,324 12,964,540

HECS 52,511 � � 52,511 52,511 �

A & MH 669,513 1,024,253 � 1,693,766 788,720 905,046

NH 5,670,111 8,687,268 1,188,787 15,546,166 9,379,226 6,166,940

HT (365,592) � 433,073 67,481 67,481 �

ICH 284,916 � � 284,916 334,742 (49,826)

Total–A 72,101,506 174,054,770 25,160,822 271,317,098 168,023,850 103,293,248

B) FCRA:

AH 8,526,807 4,543,812 � 13,070,619 9,261,069 3,809,550

CEN 3,275,038 527,530 21,019,470 24,822,038 24,312,510 509,528

CH 5,273,497 4,835,999 103,328 10,212,824 9,443,854 768,970

HECS 462,273 3,003,533 84,075 3,549,881 1,913,434 1,636,447

A & MH 2,946,899 � 333 2,947,232 2,947,232 �

NH 883,339 640,000 � 1,523,339 1,347,274 176,065

Interest & 1,653,065 � 1,440,443 3,093,508 154,197 2,939,311 Other Receipts

Total–B 23,020,918 13,550,874 22,647,649 59,219,441 49,379,570 9,839,871

Total–A+B 95,122,425 187,605,644 47,808,471 330,536,540 217,403,420 113,133,120


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SCHEDULE – 7

As At As At 31.03.2015 31.03.2014 ` `

CURRENT LIABILITIES AH–AjayRatan 50,000 �AH–Brick & Stone 3,647,798 4,083,408 AH–Cintech 74,563 74,563AH–Encore Construction 302,455 302,455AH–ExpensesPayable 23,226 �GreensboroPolychem 115,785 � Chanderi Retention/ Security Money 250,000 250,000AH–PestControlIndia 12,095 �AH–Pragyana 3,000 �AH–P.S. Services 1,272,905 1,176,905 AH–Rakshas � 197,776AH–Reteintion Money 17,175 17,175 AH–Shristi 673,023 206,699 AH–STP Ltd. 136,029 63,629 AH–Thomas Pereira 72,025 72,025 AllanzCadSolution 19,800 �Audit Fees 141,826 154,495 EMD–Old Palace Agartala 100,000 100,000 Expenses payable 792,469 211,242 FabFurnishers 161,667 �GurgaonChapter 5,500 �HeritageCraftCell 25,120 �JaksonGeneratorsPvt.Ltd. 232,135 �MananEnterprises 122,835 �NH–Earnest Money–Gwalior 100,000 100,000 NH–RituSingh 4,100 �Property Tax 5,418,399 5,418,399 Payable to Chapters against their TDS claims 2,646,094 367,714 TDS FCRA 87,538 87,538 E.P.FPayable (16,902) �T.D.S.Payable (26,013) �VatPayable 2,008 �AH–Division–InterBank 1,022,876 �AH–KatariaIndustries � 43,430MH–Delhi � 1,272,675Other Payable 286,404 152,096 Retention Money (F.C.R.A ) 630,574 378,685

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As At As At 31.03.2015 31.03.2014 ` ` INVESTMENTS

A) General FundFDRs with: Bank of India 32,343,611 � Canara Bank 57,178,362 53,931,704 H.D.F.C. 200,414,000 37,014,000 PNB Housing Finance 51,000,000 1,000,000 LIC Housing Finance 69,175,000 13,075,000 BONDS: PNB–Govt Saving Bond 20,100,000 20,100,000 Award Fund: PNB–Govt Saving Bond 400,000 400,000 H.D.F.C. 2,000,000 2,000,000 Bank of India 750,000 �

Sub-Total 433,360,973 127,520,704

Special Corpus Canara Bank � 400,000,000 HDFC 250,000,000 � HUDCO 350,000,000 � LIC Housing Finance 164,420,000 100,000,000 PNB Housing Finance 250,000,000 250,000,000 UCOBank � 250,000,000

Sub-Total 1,014,420,000 1,000,000,000

B) F.C.R.A. FDRs with: State Bank of India 7,097,607 10,097,607 HDFC � 110,000,000 L.I.C.HousingFinanceLtd. � 50,000,000 P.N.B.HousingFinanceLtd. � 100,000,000

Sub-Total 7,097,607 270,097,607

Total 1,454,878,580 1,397,618,311

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As At As At 31.03.2015 31.03.2014 ` ` CASH AND BANK BALANCESGenaral FundBank Balances: BankofIndia 11,906,777 � Canara Bank 34,169,953 49,092,164 Standered Chartered Bank � 171,570 State Bank of India 440,926 (12,656) ICICI Bank 81,966 41,793 AXIS Bank 266,110 473,367 F.C.R.A. Fund State Bank of India 13,110,870 8,395,360

Sub-Total 59,976,603 58,161,599

Cash & Stamps in Hand 82,100 43,535 (ascertifiedbythemanagement)

Total 60,058,703 58,205,134

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SCHEDULE – 11PROJECT ADVANCES: Advance Advances Advances Advance as on Paid During Adjusted as on 01.04.2014 the Year 31.03.2015 (`) (`) (`) (`)A) General Fund

AH AH–13thFinanceCommission � 54,890,000 54,890,000 �AH–AnnapurnaBhandar � 381,398 381,398 �AH–HukitolaProject � 1,019,004 � 1,019,004AH–JankinathBose � 22,604,000 22,604,000 �PB–BassianKothi,LudhianaPh-II 625,000 � � 625,000Pontasahib 800,000 3,000,000 3,800,000 �SDT–GangaMahal 599,281 � 379,851 219,430

2,024,281 81,894,402 82,055,249 1,863,434

CEN/ Ch CulturalMapping(UGR) � 100,000 � 100,000Doc–2012-2013 50,000 50,000 100,000 �SurveyinSikkim � 1,470 � 1,470Publication � 119,326 119,326 �

50,000 270,796 219,326 101,470

A & MH MaterialHeritageProjects (79,379) 161,923 � 82,544BhootNathTempleH.P 748,890 � 748,890 �DirectoryofWallPainting � 15,802 15,802 �MH–UpgradationProject � 24,745 24,745 �SpecialCorpus 241,245 � 241,245 �

910,756 202,470 1,030,682 82,544

NH DefenceColonyNalaha (700,056) 700,056 � �NH–Nanital&Jageshwar � 1,273,488 � 1,273,488DDA–Dwarka/PalamDrain 2,500 � 2,500 �WaterProject–Rajasthan 225,000 25,000 250,000 �UB–YogiraTalabBikaneer � 273,099 273,099 � (472,556) 2,271,643 525,599 1,273,488

ICH Govt.Diu,Daman 100,000 100,000 200,000 � 100,000 100,000 200,000 �

Total–A 2,612,481 84,739,311 84,030,856 3,320,936


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Advance Advances Advances Advance as on Given During Adjusted as on 01.04.2014 The Year 31.03.2015 (`) (`) (`) (`)

B) FCRA AH AnnapurnaBhanderJaisalmir 381,398 � � 381,398BaolisBundi 322,600 � 322,600 �PrinceClauseChortensLadakh 53,488 � 53,488 �WMF–BalajiGhatVaranasi 1,442,203 749,255 2,191,458 �WMF–RajaJiKaMahalJaisalmer 795,000 � 795,000 � 2,994,689 749,255 3,362,546 381,398 CEN DocumentaryFilms 399,975 � 399,975 �RestorationFarrukhNagarChattriGurgaonChapter 225,000 � 225,000 �CulturalMappingUpperGangaRegion � 100,000 100,000 �PublicationSupport 68,764 � 68,764 � 693,739 100,000 793,739 � CH JaipurRestorationKalyaniTemple 175,498 � - 175,498J&KChapter–RestorationThagBabaShrine 197,862 � 197,862 �J&KFloodDamagesAssesmentMission � 308,462 308,462 �SeramporeSouthGateKolkata 197,263 4,482,766 4,680,029 �SikkimChapter–UKT–Survey 1,470 � 1,470 �Ladakh Chapter: Ford Foundation Project 844,046 2,080,500 2,830,046 94,500 Pondicherry Chapter: RestorationGovrn.BungalowTranquebar 534,198 � 534,198 � 1,950,337 6,871,728 8,552,067 269,998HECS PurnimaDatt � 286,540 284,757 1,783 � 286,540 284,757 1,783 A & MH DocumentationConservationLadakh 200,000 � 200,000 �DirectoryofWallPainting 147,500 � 147,500 �UpgradationConservationLaboratory 528,349 � 528,349 �JapanShinnyoMangyuLadakh 2,084,541 � 2,084,541 � 2,960,390 � 2,960,390 � NH Study Documentation Khajuraho Lost Garden 394,914 317,562 476,275 236,201 394,914 317,562 476,275 236,201

Total–B 8,994,069 8,325,085 16,429,774 889,380

G. Total–A+B 11,606,551 93,064,396 100,460,630 4,210,316


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OTHER LOANS & ADVANCES Staff Loan 653,022 418,434Staff Advances 176,506 212,694

Other Advances/ Sundry Debtors: Prepaid Expenses 586,973 330,187 AHJharkhandChapter 100,000 �AH–Postage 8,199 �DaljeetSingh 600 �NH–R.Reddy 110,000 �BijapurChapter � 20,000DehradunChapter � 100,000DharwadChapter � 100,000JaipurChapter � 20,000HazaribagChapter � 60,000MaduraiChapter � 51,828India International Centre 21,922 11,922 IndiaIslamicCul.Centre 44,750 �MaxmepConsultants 140,000 �InfomapPvt.Ltd. � 134,832Delhi Jal Board 120,000 19,600 ResidencyResort � 70,000UNDP 221,362 101,888 VSSauryaEnertechPvt.Ltd. 47,175 �Others � 640,621

Security Deposit: St.AnnʼsChurch 2,956,640 2,956,640Master Plan Fortrees Tiswadi 75,398 75,398 AH–Buidco Security 200,000 200,000 AH–Hukitola 1,040,000 �AH–ICI–Orrisa 800,000 800,000 Vat Commissioner (In form of FD with State Bank of India) 64,351 64,351 Retention Money–Baroda House 60,655 60,655 HeritageCraftCell � 27,953

Total 7,427,553 6,477,003

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SCHEDULE – 13

ACCRUED INCOMECanara Bank 459,980 8,116,065 HUDCO Ltd. 5,076,370 � H.D.F.C 295,939 �PNB Housing Finance 3,983,458 37,125 8% P.N.B. Taxable Bond 259,923 259,923 Bank of India 1,299,565 �Award Fund 7,078 5,173

Total 11,382,313 8,418,286

For the year For the year 2014-15 2013-14 ` ` SCHEDULE – 14

INTEREST & INCENTIVE On investment (corpus) 12,476,804 6,912,739 On investment of Special Corpus 94,587,922 43,629,118 On investment (FD) 1,102,380 983,934 On saving accounts 150,515 139,876 Incentive 4,055,693 2,076,930

Total 112,373,314 53,742,597

SCHEDULE – 15

MISCELLANEOUS INCOME Donation 300,000 � Membership Fee 5,200 34,250 Other Receipts 583,898 375,091 UKT–Recovery against Admin. Expenses � 438,130 Sale of Assets 241,000 �

Total 1,130,098 847,471


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SCHEDULE – 17

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES TO ACCOUNTS:

A. Significant Accounting Policies:

1. Accounting Convention: TheFinancialStatementshavebeenpreparedonaccrualbasis(exceptasspecifically

stated) and under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles in India.

2. Use of Estimates: The preparation of the Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP in India requires

management to make estimates and assumptions, wherever necessary, that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and contingent liabilities as at the date of financialstatementsandtheamountofrevenueandexpensesduringtheyear.Actual results could differ from those estimates. Any revision to such estimates is recognized in the year in which the results are known / materialized.

3. Revenue Recognition: Income and Expenditure are accounted for on “Accrual” basis except the following which

are accounted for on “Cash” basis: a) Grants and Projects receipts from Restoration Activities, Subscription, Sale of

Publication; b) Expenses for Leave Encashment; c) FCRA Account.

4. Fixed Assets & Depreciation: i) Fixed Assets are stated at Cost less Depreciation. ii) Contributions received in kind (except Library Books) are being accounted for on

estimated market value basis. iii) Depreciation is being provided on the basis of rates prescribed under the Income Tax

Act, 1961 and has been debited to the Assets Fund.

5. Investments: Investments are stated at cost.

6. Project Fund & Project Expenditure: Expenditure (Capital & Revenue) relating to the Projects/ Grants is being debited to

the respective Projects/ Grants Account unless otherwise stated and balance, if any, remains unutilized is carried to Balance Sheet as “Unspent Project Balance”.

7. Project Advances: AdvancesforProjectsExpenditureareadjustedonreceiptofUtilizationCertificate/

Expenditure details unless otherwise stated.


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8. Foreign Currency Transactions: Foreign Currency Transactions have been translated at the rates prevailing on the date of

transactions.

B. Notes to Accounts:

1. A demand of ` 1,31,45,587/- has been raised by the NDMC vide bill no 150157 dated 22nd August 2015, towards Property tax arrears for Previous years. However, the Management has disputed the said demand and made partial provision of ` 54,18,399/-.

2. As per decision of the Executive Committee, a Gratuity Fund was created in the year 2005-06. An adhoc provision of ` 20.00 lacs (Previous year ` 5.00 lacs) has been made

during the year. 3. Chapters/ Centers who have submitted their audited/ unaudited “Receipts & Payments

Statement” till 16th September 2015 is compiled and shown under a separate “Schedule Number-18”withthefinancialstatement.However,TDSrecoverablefromIncomeTax Department, if any, by the Chapters/ Centers have been incorporated by crediting amount payable to the respective Chapters/ Centers account.

4. BalancesofProjectAdvances,Staff&OtherAdvancesaresubjecttoconfirmation. 5. Telephone expenses have been allocated equally to Central and other Divisions. However,

other common expenses are recovered and shown as “recovery of common overheads” from the Project Funds at the percentage(s) as decided by the Management.

6. In certain cases, Project Fund transferred to Chapters/ Consultants for project related work have been charged off as expenditure at the time of transfer of Fund.

7. Items purchased / received for the sale at Heritage Counter are being accounted for net of purchases and sales.

8. Fixed Assets purchased out of Advance/ Project Advance by the Chapters are not being capitalized as Fixed Assets of the INTACH.

9. As per decision of the Management ` 1,62,50,000/- and ` 30,00,000/- have been transferred to Corpus Fund and Relief Fund respectively out of Interest earned during the year.

10. ` 26.36 Crore shown under FCRA Accounts as Corpus up to 31st March 2014 has been transferred during the year to the General Fund Corpus Account.

11. Previousyearfigureshavebeenregrouped/rearrangedwherevernecessary.

Place : New DelhiDate : Sep 30, 2015






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SCHEDULE – 18 CHAPTERS / CENTRES ACCOUNTS - RECEIPTS & PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS 1 APR 2014 - 31 MAR 2015 S.No. Chapter’s Name Opening Receipts Payments Closing Balance during year during year Balance ` ` ` `

ANDHRA PRADESH 1. Andhra Pradesh State 234,658.34 20,159.00 10,000.00 244,817.34 2. Anantapur 221,359.00 66,852.00 249,071.00 39,140.00 3. East Godavari 340,335.19 110,221.00 167,281.00 283,275.19 4. Kadapa 244,810.00 79,331.00 151,526.00 172,615.00 5. Machilipatnam 152,518.00 130,882.00 78,480.00 204,920.00 6. Srikakulam 175,208.46 229,026.00 310,410.00 93,824.46 7. Visakhapatnam 53,268.00 670,971.00 558,393.00 165,846.00

ASSAM 8. Assam State 46,250.06 300,359.00 199,780.76 146,828.30

BIHAR 9. Bihar State 33,178.00 175,014.00 80,529.55 127,662.45

CHANDIGARH 10. Chandigarh 130,294.39 332,458.00 319,660.00 143,092.39

CHHATTISGARH 11. Chhattisgarh State 34,988.00 49,526.00 25,227.00 59,287.00 12. Bilaspur 395,836.38 375,323.00 311,321.00 459,838.38 13. Korba 91,488.00 46,621.00 20,720.00 117,389.00 14. Raipur 569,442.64 219,291.00 400,641.00 388,092.64 15. Sarguja 31,009.30 31,645.00 12,667.40 49,986.90

DELHI

GOA 16. Goa State 247,613.50 207,460.75 155,711.00 299,363.25

GUJARAT 17. Gujarat State 280,256.00 798,132.00 919,451.00 158,937.00 18. Jamnagar 173,397.17 39,724.00 101,021.00 112,100.17 19. Mehsana 78,565.83 45,500.00 23,551.00 100,514.83 20. Rajpipla 75,502.55 239,058.00 270,358.00 44,202.55

HARYANA 21. Haryana State 483,850.00 50,000.00 35.00 533,815.00 22. Ambala 124,322.00 179,305.00 221,208.00 82,419.00 23. Faridabad / Palwal 117,289.00 44,834.00 11,400.00 150,723.00 24. Gurgaon 1,726,712.00 486,425.00 585,436.00 1,627,701.00 25. Kurukshetra 279,283.65 97,642.00 22,290.40 354,635.25 26. Panipat 167,888.00 55,703.00 166,351.00 57,240.00 27. Rohtak 41,862.35 27,705.00 33,885.00 35,682.35 28. Yamuna Nagar 135,219.00 100,000.00 42,618.00 192,601.00


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S.No. Chapter’s Name Opening Receipts Payments Closing Balance during year during year Balance ` ` ` `

HIMACHAL PRADESH 29. Himachal Pradesh State 371,001.00 3,035,244.00 2,901,025.00 505,220.00 30. Kangra 56,942.87 167,635.00 146,399.60 78,178.27 31. Mandi 0.00 15,000.00 3,558.00 11,442.00

JAMMU & KASHMIR 32. Kashmir 14,936,099.00 7,885,510.00 6,579,730.00 16,241,879.00 33. Ladakh 603,002.00 2,487,330.00 2,815,582.00 274,750.00

JHARKHAND 34. Jharkhand State 16,260.04 738,502.00 627,233.00 127,529.04 35. Hazaribagh 4,398.96 60,658.00 63,000.00 2,056.96 36. Ranchi 5,478.00 54,614.00 37,036.00 23,056.00

KARNATAKA 37. Karnataka State 857,212.60 93,658.00 93,539.12 857,331.48 38. Anegundi Hampi 26,935.00 151,139.00 84,963.00 93,111.00 39. Bijapur 119,960.21 108,548.00 85,246.00 143,262.21 40. Bagalkot 52,367.00 32,267.00 21,250.00 63,384.00 41. Dharwad 237,533.86 576,453.38 459,279.75 354,707.49 42. Gulbarga 75,577.00 17,004.00 14,450.00 78,131.00

KERALA 43. Calicut 224,136.35 16,750.00 32,029.96 208,856.39

MADHYA PRADESH 44. Madhya Pradesh State 193,578.00 582,134.00 737,945.00 37,767.00 45. Burhanpur 112,997.00 19,747.00 43,250.00 89,494.00 46. Chanderi 64,386.00 185,403.00 197,838.00 51,951.00 47. Datia 22,962.00 32,677.00 30,076.00 25,563.00 48. Gwalior 98,482.00 181,229.00 129,114.00 150,597.00 49. Jabalpur 636,506.00 504,750.00 376,392.00 764,864.00 50. Khandwa 1,000.00 72,133.00 43,287.00 29,846.00 51. Morena 707.00 33,110.00 33,500.00 317.00 52. Mandla 14944.73 81604.00 71834.40 24,714.33 53. Orchha 37,889.00 84,225.00 84,336.00 37,778.00 54. Shivpuri 69,884.00 33,225.00 40,010.00 63,099.00

MAHARASHTRA 55. Aurangabad 786,017.00 562,941.00 371,070.00 977,888.00 56. Chandrapur 3,255.40 281,254.00 275,943.48 8,565.92 57. Dahanu 83,780.00 311,832.00 197,242.00 198,370.00 58. Greater Mumbai 3,165,353.34 273,084.00 331,969.72 3,106,467.62 59. Pune 3,920,293.00 1,648,766.00 1,973,604.00 3,595,455.00 60. Solapur 92,268.00 190,128.00 215,897.00 66,499.00

MANIPUR 61. Manipur 19,765.00 261,650.00 262,860.00 18,555.00


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MIZORAM 62. Mizoram 368,125.00 264,904.00 157,785.00 475,244.00

NAGALAND 63. Nagaland 96,081.00 325,540.00 207,500.00 214,121.00

ODISHA 64. Odisha State 1,005,970.00 78,204,193.00 77,122,064.00 2,088,099.00 65. Balasore 94,501.50 66,632.00 69,015.00 92,118.50 66. Bhadrakh 112,839.00 126,321.00 140,490.00 98,670.00 67. Bhubaneswar 166,923.84 463,833.00 102,026.00 528,730.84 68. Cuttack 282,920.00 63,115.00 19,860.00 326,175.00 69. Mayurbhaj 69,703.00 78,954.00 75,211.00 73,446.00

PUNJAB 70. Punjab State 8,789.00 49,521.00 55,500.00 2,810.00 71. Amritsar 275,308.00 344,498.00 419,100.00 200,706.00 72. Kapurthala 121,017.50 0.00 0.00 121,017.50 73. Maler Kotla 119,494.00 23,646.00 92,000.00 51,140.00 74. Patiala 43,268.00 41,984.00 39,500.00 45,752.00

PONDICHERRY

RAJASTHAN 75. Rajasthan State 271,820.00 110,509.00 115,907.00 266,422.00 76. Ajmer 333,005.87 78,597.00 78,159.75 333,443.12 77. Baran 24,481.00 1,003.00 5,000.00 20,484.00 78. Barmer 8,396.00 136,802.00 134,187.00 11,011.00 79. Bikaner 22,519.39 140,301.00 18,297.85 144,522.54 80. Jaipur 401,349.81 695,196.00 728,493.00 368,052.81 81. Kota 87,349.00 92,543.00 103,210.00 76,682.00 82. Marwar / Jodhpur 116,714.00 224,222.00 219,392.00 121,544.00 83. Nagaur 63,128.56 35,000.00 26,983.00 71,145.56 84. Pali 115,205.00 4,654.00 0.00 119,859.00 85. Sawai Madhopur 493,257.00 1,881,601.00 1,705,793.00 669,065.00 86. Shekhawati 146,320.00 433,224.00 58,373.00 521,171.00 87. Udaipur 502,481.29 437,756.83 412,372.00 527,866.12

TAMIL NADU 88. Tamil Nadu State 155,122.00 1,529,986.00 1,581,025.00 104,083.00 89. Kodaikanal 228,388.00 79,100.00 72,685.00 234,803.00 90. Madurai 121,394.50 100,000.00 43,447.50 177,947.00 91. Nagercoil 73,893.00 95,505.00 125,271.50 44,126.50 92. Nilgiris 189,430.09 66,442.00 121,865.00 134,007.09


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TELANGANA 93. Mahabubnagar 176,309.90 50,546.00 8,838.00 218,017.90 94. Warangal 86,754.38 361,210.00 113,517.00 334,447.38

UTTAR PRADESH 95. Banda 2,245.00 45,142.00 45,125.00 2,262.00 96. Brajbhoomi 10,033.60 43,000.00 24,182.00 28,851.60 97. Gorakhpur / Poorvanchal 0.00 54,053.00 0.00 54,053.00 98. Kanpur 157,393.58 594,096.43 512,239.00 239,251.01 99. Lalitpur 125,643.30 95,485.00 135,067.40 86,060.90 100. Lucknow 259,425.00 461,488.00 429,100.00 291,813.00 101. Mahoba 3,768.00 30,929.00 33,203.00 1,494.00 102. Orai 7,371.00 108,937.00 111,775.00 4,533.00 103. Rohilkhand 61,660.50 41,873.00 61,962.00 41,571.50 104. Varanasi 654,999.00 15,000.00 65,000.00 604,999.00

UTTARAKHAND 105. Uttrakhand State 107,559.00 53,000.00 6,799.00 153,760.00 106. Dehra Dun 64,524.00 115,714.00 136,885.00 43,353.00 107. Nainital 68,665.00 2,774.00 0.00 71,439.00 108. Pauri Garhwal 2,596.00 30,269.00 28,000.00 4,865.00

WEST BENGAL 109. Darjeeling 16,986.00 145,107.00 86,060.00 76,033.00 110. Kolkata 389,789.89 7,156,202.85 5,812,379.67 1,733,613.07 111. Santiniketan 78,942.00 192,720.00 129,397.00 142,265.00

Grand Total 41,991,235.67 121,782,501.24 116,619,554.81 47,154,182.10

Centers 1,848,258.00 10,662,788.00 8,622,396.00 3,888,650.00

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FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

Exemption from payment of Income TaxThe income of INTACH is exempted from payment of income tax under Section 10 (23)(C)(iv)oftheIncomeTaxAct,1961videNotificationNo.DGIT(E)/10(23C)(iv)/2009 dated 21.1.2010 for the Assessment Year 2009-10 and onwards.

Registration under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 1976 (now under FCRA 2010)

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is registered under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and was allotted Registration Number: 231650350 under section 6(i) of the FCRA Act, 1976.

Under the new FCRA 2010, the registration is valid for a period of 5 years of FCRA 2010 coming into force i.e. 1.5.2011, the renewal of registration will become due on 1st May, 2016. In April 2015, INTACH had applied for renewal of the Registration.

Benefit of Section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961AllDonationstoINTACHqualifyforthebenefitundersection80Gofthe Income Tax Act, 1961. The exemption has been granted to INTACH (vide Director of Income Tax (Exemption) Letter No. DIT (E)/2012-13/I-312/692 dated 29.6.2012) from Assessment Year 2013-14 onwards till it is rescinded.

Corporate Social ResponsibilityThe Corporate Social Responsibility rules framed by the Government of India include the protecting of national heritage, art and culture including restoration of buildings and sites of historical importance and works of art, setting up of public libraries, promotion and development of traditional arts and handicrafts.

AuditM/s Thakur, Vaidyanath Aiyar & Co., Chartered Accountants, 221, Deen Dayal Upadhyay Marg, New Delhi-110 002 audited the annual accounts for the year 1.4.2014 to 31.3.2015.


Acknowledgements

INTACH gratefully acknowledges the support extended by the following:

Government of India:Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Urban Development, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Defense, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of External Affairs, Archaeological Survey of India and National Museum. State Governments:The National Capital Territory of Delhi, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Government Organisations:Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Development Authority, Odisha Tourism Development Corporation, Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Chattisgarh Tourism Development Board Municipal Corporation, Ujjain Assam Tourism Development Corporation, Bihar Urban Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. and Punjab Infrastrutcure Development Board.

Foreign Governments and Institutions:UNESCO, INTACH Belgium Chapter, INTACH UK Chapter, Takahashi and Associates, Japan; Ambassador Fund for Cultural Preservation, USA; Conservation Education and Research Trust, Earth Watch Institute, UK; World Monument Fund, Lady Helen Hamlyn Trust (UK), BACSA, Prince Clause Fund for Culture and Development, Netherlands, National Museum, Denmark; Ford Foundation, USA, Shennyo-en-Japan and American Express.

Other Organizations:Vasant J. Sheth Memorial Foundation, Girdhar Samarak Trust, Jaisalmer & Scindia Devesthan Trust (SDT), Gwalior.

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as laid down in the Constitution of India.

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