Center For Heritage Conservation

Center for Heritage Conservation (CHC) focuses on advancing the discourse of built heritage conservation through the lenses of sustainability and equity in the Indian Context. The Center collaborates on the most pioneering international research projects on one hand, and engages with the government, city administration, and industry on the other, to inform policies and practices on ground. The team at CHC approaches conservation as a comprehensive process that is situated in an ever-changing environment and constantly engages with all actors and stakeholders that are a part of that change. The educational activities conducted by the team at CHC is recognized as one of the best practices internationally. Key Activities- Creating a repository of knowledge on Heritage Conservation in India - Engaging in research projects that advance the knowledge in the Indian Context - Advising government, local bodies, and industry on aspects of heritage conservation and conservation led regeneration with solutions that are long-term, implementable, and equitable- Offer short courses for Continuous Professional Development of policy makers, practitioners, and implementers- Initiate actions that become a platform for engaging all stakeholder and right holders in an informed discourse of heritage conservation.