INTACH

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INTACH Calcutta

Creating awareness about the cultural heritage of the local area and its significance by organising, associating and supporting initiatives of restoration and maintenance of tangible and intangible heritage of the region.

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INTACH Calcutta

Collaborating with schools, colleges, universities and other academic institutions to develop awareness on heritage conservation.

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INTACH Calcutta

Organise heritage walks, folk festivals, talk sessions and similar events to spread knowledge and sensitising on the need for conservation among the community

The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was founded in 1984 in New Delhi with the vision to spearhead heritage awareness and conservation in India. Today INTACH is recognized as one of the world’s largest heritage organisations, with more than 190 Chapters across the country. Over decades, INTACH has pioneered in the conservation, restoration and preservation of not just our natural and built heritage but intangible heritage as well.

INTACH Calcutta Chapter

Under the West Bengal Chapter strives to work with the mission to ‘conserve heritage 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 honourable Constitution of India’.

Latest Updates

Restoration Work of Old Palace Udaipur, Tripura

The Calcutta Chapter was requested by the AH Division to oversee the restoration of Old Palace Udaipur in Tripura, Agartala; the project is completed satisfactorily.

Revival of Traditional Art of Weaving in Kalimpong district, West Bengal

A project supported by INTACH, facilitated by Ahana and HSWS in Kalimpong, Kurseong and Darjeeling districts of West Bengal’s northern region. Aimed to revive traditional weaving techniques used by hill…

Pottery Training Workshop organised by INTACH Calcutta Chapter and HECS

The pottery training workshop was held for the school students to develop interest and skill in them as a career option. Conducted by Master Potter Anup Pal under the aegis…

Mangrove Plantation Raimangal River Bank, Hingalganj, Sundarbans

On a visit to the mangrove plantation site the 7-8 months old saplings were found to be growing rapidly with branches and breathing roots appearing. The plantation work provides an…

Conservation Work

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Zoffany’s “The Last Supper” at St. John’s Church, Kolkata

ICI, Kolkata in collaboration with Max Mueller Bhavan restored renowned German painter Johann Zoffany’s masterpiece oil painting titled “The Last Supper”, measuring 10 ft. X 12 ft at St. John’s Church in Kolkata in 2010. The conservation project was headed by Ms. Renate Kant, well-known German art restorer based in Singapore. In nearly 6 months the project was completed and the painting was unveiled before a large gathering in St. John’s Church on July 4, 2010. The masterpiece was gifted by Zoffany in 1787 to the St. John’s Church – the first British built Anglican Church in Kolkata, at the time of its consecration. The painter’s signature, thumb impression and date are given at the right-lower corner of the painting.

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