Indian National Trust for Art and

Cultural Heritage
(INTACH)
 ABOUT INTACH
Abbreviation INTACH
Formation 27 January 1984; 39 years
ago
Type NGO
Purpose Art, Cultural and Heritage
Preservation/Restoration
Headquarters 71, Lodhi Estate, New
Delhi - 110003
 Introduction
• 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
organizations, with over 190 Chapters across the
Country. In the past 31 years INTACH has pioneered
the conservation and preservation of not just our
natural and built heritage but intangible heritage as
well. Headquartered in New Delhi, it operates
through various divisions such as Architectural
Heritage, Natural Heritage, Material Heritage,
Intangible Cultural Heritage, Heritage Education and
Communication Services (HECS), Crafts and
Community Cell, Chapters, INTACH Heritage
Academy, Heritage Tourism, Listing Cell and Library,
Archives and Documentation Centre.
• Ex – Mughal garden
Ajanta and Ellora caves
History
The history of INTACH outlines the development made by it since its inception. A brief overview of the various
significant development and events that led to the making and growth of INTACH over the years is outlined here:
Memorandum of
INTACH is INTACH logo is INTACH Understanding Convenors
INTACH UK Trust
established as a finalized and Environmental (MoU) with Orientation dissolved
Registered Society registered Award Government of Programme
Delhi

1984 1986 2000 2008 2012 2014

On January 27, 1984 Logo is based on Anirudh Bhargava – INTACH signs MoU Annual event for NTACH UK Trust in
INTACH is establish the INTACH with Government of new Convener & England is dissolved
as a Registered anthropomorphic Environmental Delhi to nominate Co-Convener and funds
Society copper figure from Award instituted for Delhi as a UNESCO programme transferred to
Shahabad U.P. (circa exemplary World Heritage City launched for INTACH
1800-1700 BC) contribution to the orienting the
protection of convenors which
Environment / coincide with the
Natural Heritage Annual General
Meeting (AGM)
 INTACH STRUCTURE

• The affairs of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage are carried out by the Governing council (GC) and
the Executive committee (EC). The Chairman and the members of the Governing Council are elected through postal
ballot system by the General Body at the time of its AGM from amongst the members having voting rights. The
Governing Council will not have less than 11 members and not more than 42 members. The tenure of each elected
member including the Chairman is 3 years from the date of election. The outgoing members shall be eligible for re-
election.
LOGO
The INTACH Logo, based on the
anthropomorphic copper figure from
Shahabad, Uttar Pradesh, belonging to the
enigmatic Copper Hoards of the Ganga
Valley (circa 1800—1700 BC) is the
perceived brand image of INTACH. The
classic simplicity and vitality of its lines make
it a striking example of primitive man's
creative genius.[22]
WORK
Among the tasks undertaken by INTACH are :
• restoration of monuments and their management;
advocacy for heritage property conservation;
• public awareness through heritage walks and buses;
• establishment of heritage clubs in schools;
• holding of awareness workshop for teachers of
schools and colleges
• heritage walks to various unprotected sites.
 Mission
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. Discover Native American artists

• Sensitise the public about the pluralistic cultural legacy of India

• Instill a sense of social responsibility towards preserving India's
common heritage
• Protect and preserve India's living, built, and natural heritage by
undertaking necessary actions and measures
• Generate sponsorships for conservation and educational
projects
• Develop heritage policies and regulations, and make legal
interventions to protect India's heritage when necessary
• Document unprotected buildings of archaeological, architectural,
historic and aesthetic significance, as well as the cultural
resources, as this is the first step towards formulating conservation
plans
AWARDS
INTACH bestows the following awards:
The Anirudh Bhargava – INTACH
Environmental Award has been
instituted in the memory of his son
by Dr. Ranjit Bhargava, INTACH
Life Member and facilitated by a
grant.
INTACH Award for Best Practices The INTACH-STATE Heritage
in Heritage Conservation Tourism Award recognizes
"inspiring and innovative work
done by individuals/organization/
institutions" in a number of areas
including "reuse of heritage
concepts and properties for
tourism purposes".
THANK YOU