Regeneration, Restoration, Upliftment and Development in:
BUILT HERITAGE – To promote and encourage activities related to historic research, documentation and conservation of old monuments with community participation.
COMMUNITY – To promote and encourage artistic and cultural activities such as local arts and crafts and to promote indigenous construction materials and techniques. To provide counseling at various social levels and to educate the community about the significance of natural and built heritage.
ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT – To promote and encourage activities such as reforestation, water harvesting and regeneration of natural resources.
What We Do
Through a wide range of programmes, DRONAH Foundation nurtures the next generation of heritage professionals and engages the public in conservation.
World Heritage & Management
DRONAH has successfully inscribed 3 World Heritage Sites and 2 cities on UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The expertise of the team lies in preparation of Nomination Dossiers keeping to UNESCO Guidelines.
Conservation and Adaptive Reuse
DRONAH has steered several works on conservation, prepared and implemented Heritage DPRs, framed policies and executed adaptive reuse proposals. The team comprises of expert and associate Conservation Architects, Archaeologists and Architects. Our main focus is to bridge the gaps between heritage, nature and community.
Museum Planning and Cultural Theme Parks
Team has consulted 15 museums projects across the country : 7 in Rajasthan, 4 in Punjab, 1 in Delhi, 2 in Andhra Pradesh, 1 in Uttarakhand and 1 in Madhya Pradesh. It is currently working on an international project, India Garden, a cultural garden in China and Patna Museum in Bihar
Educational Grants
Supporting students and researchers pursuing heritage-related studies and fieldwork across India.
Internships
Hands-on learning opportunities with DRONAH’s multidisciplinary teams on live conservation and research projects.
Research Projects
Collaborative research with architecture colleges and academic institutions on heritage documentation and design.
Training & Workshops
Capacity-building programmes and workshops for professionals, students, and community members in heritage practice.
Exhibitions & Competitions
Public exhibitions and design competitions that raise awareness and celebrate India’s cultural and architectural heritage.
Heritage Walks
Guided walks through historic neighbourhoods and monuments, connecting citizens to the stories embedded in their surroundings.
Apps
Digital tools and mobile applications that make heritage accessible, documented, and engaging for a wider audience.
Be Our Partner in Conservation
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Be Our Guide
Join the struggle in conserving heritage. Explore our website, point out focus areas that need attention, and report issues in your vicinity to help raise awareness and safeguard what matters.
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Be Our Eyes
Reforestation, water harvesting, renewable energy adoption, and wildlife conservation integrated with heritage planning and landscape management.
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Be Our Volunteers
Join ongoing projects and stay informed about events and conferences in your geographical area. Sign up as a volunteer based on your interests, skills, and availability.
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Be Our Partners
Join participatory research and help develop new projects and programmes jointly. Expand the network of goodwill ambassadors for the protection of the natural and built environment.
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Heritage is not an inheritance from the past — it is a responsibility to the future.