What We Do?

“Culture is the soul of a nation. Preserving it is preserving our identity.”

Our Focus Area

Preservation

Keeping our history alive by protecting sites, artifacts, traditions, and cultural practices for generations to come.

Education

Bringing heritage to life through interactive programs, exhibitions, and community outreach that inspire learning and curiosity.

Conservation

Caring for our natural and cultural treasures with sustainable practices that ensure their long-term survival.

Research & Documentation

Uncovering stories of the past through research and archives that deepen our understanding of heritage.

Advocacy

Giving heritage a voice by promoting policies that protect and celebrate it on local, national, and global stages.

Collaboration

Working hand-in-hand with communities, experts, and partners to create impactful heritage initiatives.

Public Engagement

Bringing people together through events, volunteer programs, and outreach that make heritage a shared experience.

Sustainable Tourism

Encouraging travelers to explore responsibly, ensuring tourism supports and respects local culture and heritage.

Exploring Horizons:
Dr. Kaynat Kazi Inspires Students at VIT Bhopal Orientation

VIT University Bhopal recently hosted its orientation session for the incoming batch of students.

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Glimpse of Aglad Valley, Uttarakhand

Empowering Young Minds: Landmark Menstrual Hygiene Workshop at Samsara World Academy. This short video provides glimpses of the pilot study of cultural mapping of Uttarakhand.

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Planting Seeds of Imagination: Uma Public School Students Enchanted by NSD’s Kids Theatre Festival

The magic of theatre came alive for a group of eager Uma Public School students, thanks to a heartwarming initiative by the Bougainville Art Foundation.

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Traditional Folk Paper Toy Workshop by Manish Kumar

India’s rich tradition and culture are deeply interwoven with its trades and folklore. The topics, forms, and styles of Indian folk art are diverse and vibrant, each carrying stories passed down through generations. These folk forms have also played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s classical art traditions.

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Celebrating Heritage: Book Launch of Monasteries of Bodhgaya by Dr. Kaynat Kazi

The Madan Mohan Malviya Auditorium at Hansraj College, University of Delhi, came alive with cultural pride and scholarly enthusiasm as the Literary Society of Hansraj College, in collaboration with the Bougainvillea Art Foundation, hosted the grand launch of Dr. Kaynat Kazi’s monumental works on the monasteries of Bodhgaya.

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Crafting Stories, Preserving Heritage: A Creative Writing Workshop at NSD

Adding to the morning’s insights, Smt. Chetna Vashisth, Assistant Director (OL), spoke about the delicate balance between creativity and technical precision in storytelling. She emphasized that while imagination gives stories their soul, structure and clarity are what enable them to truly resonate with audiences.

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