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.
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Introduction
INTACH Calcutta Regional 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’.
Calcutta Regional Chapter undertakes activities towards:
- 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.
- Collaborating with schools, colleges, universities and other academic institutions to develop awareness on heritage conservation.
- Organise heritage walks, folk festivals, talk sessions and similar events to spread knowledge and sensitising on the need for conservation among the community
- Initiating and implementing projects to emphasise on the value of preserving heritage
- Writing and publication of books, articles, blogs, etc focussed on the history and culture of Kolkata district as well as the region and specific historical or cultural sites.
INTACH Calcutta Regional Chapter shares their activities updates on its website and social media platforms in an effort to connect with the people and has been receiving positive response.
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…
INTACH FILMIT Workshop was organised by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) at the Apeejay School, Park Street
The workshop on developing appreciation for cultural heritage and the use of filmmaking techniques to spread awareness on heritage conservation among students. Over 75 students from different schools – DPS…
INTACH Heritage Culinary Recognition Blue Plaques
INTACH Blue Plaque unveiling function at Adi Haridas Modak on Acharya Prafulla Chandra Road, Shyambazar, Kolkata
Dastaan-e Akhtar, organised by Bingsha Shatabdi in association with INTACH in collaboration with Beadon Square Literary Club
Tracing Nawab Wajid Ali Shah’s legacy on his bicentenary birth year in a visual storytelling session by artist Soumyadeep Roy
INTACH Heritage Culinary Recognition Blue Plaques
Bar-B-Q restaurant on Park Street unveiled their INTACH Heritage Culinary Recognition Blue Plaque
INTACH Heritage Culinary Recognition Blue Plaques
Unveiling function at Swadhin Bharat Hindu Hotel on College Street, and Ralli Singh on M.G. Road, Kolkata
Rediscovering Calcutta Through Postcards – an interactive session by Nitin Shreshtha in collaboration with Intach Calcutta Chapter
Rediscovering Calcutta Through Postcards – an interactive session by Nitin Shreshtha, presented by Beadon Square Literary Club in collaboration with INTACH Calcutta Chapter hosted by Bingsha Shatabdi, Kolkata
