Preserving Ancient Wisdom, Building Future Pathways for Sustainable Development
Scope of Work:Field surveys, photogrammetry, 3D scans, GIS-based mapping, and restoration recommendations.
Potential Collaborators: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), National Institute of Design (NID), INTACH, IITs (Civil Engineering & Architecture departments).
Expected OutcomesDigital archives, restoration blueprints, heritage tourism enhancement.
Funding Possibilities:Ministry of Culture (India), UNESCO Heritage Grants, corporate CSR funds.
Scope of Work: Field research on endangered crafts, skill documentation, market linkage models.
Potential Collaborators: Handicrafts & Handlooms Export Corporation, National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), state handicrafts boards.
Expected Outcomes Revival toolkits, e-commerce promotion, training programs for artisans.
Funding Possibilities:Ministry of Textiles, CSR grants from design and retail companies.
Scope of Work: Audio-visual documentation, transcription, translations, public performances.
Potential Collaborators: Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi, community-based NGOs.
Expected Outcomes Digital music libraries, inclusion in school curricula, cultural festivals.
Funding PossibilitiesMinistry of Culture, private music foundations, global cultural exchange grants.
Scope of Work: Linguistic surveys, grammar documentation, dictionaries, and language apps.
Potential Collaborators: Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL), universities, AI language tech companies.
Expected OutcomesDictionary publications, mobile learning platforms, cultural pride restoration.
Funding Possibilities:UNESCO's Endangered Languages Programme, Ministry of Education.
Scope of Work: Field studies of stepwells, tanks, canals; hydrological modelling; integration into modern water policies.
Potential Collaborators: IIT Roorkee (Water Resources), state water boards, NGOs like Jal Bhagirathi Foundation.
Expected Outcomes Community-based water conservation models, policy recommendations.
Funding Possibilities:Jal Shakti Ministry, World Bank water projects.
Scope of Work: Study of vernacular designs, energy efficiency analysis, integration into urban planning.
Potential Collaborators: School of Planning & Architecture (SPA), Indian Green Building Council.
Expected Outcomes Sustainable housing blueprints, urban policy inputs.
Funding Possibilities:Smart Cities Mission, private construction CSR.
Scope of Work: Clinical studies on Ayurveda protocols for lifestyle diseases, policy-level adoption.
Potential Collaborators: CCRAS (Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences), AIIMS, private wellness institutes.
Expected Outcomes: Integrative healthcare models, wellness tourism boost.
Funding Possibilities: Ministry of AYUSH, WHO Traditional Medicine Grants.
Scope of Work: Documentation of indigenous plant use, pharmacological analysis.
Potential Collaborators: Botanical Survey of India, forest departments, pharma companies.
Expected Outcomes: Herbal drug development, community income generation.
Funding Possibilities: National Medicinal Plants Board, CSR of pharma firms.
Scope of Work: Mapping heritage assets, tourism route planning, local business training.
Potential Collaborators: Ministry of Tourism, state tourism boards, travel startups.
Expected Outcomes: Increased tourist inflow, rural economic upliftment.
Funding Possibilities: Ministry of Tourism grants, World Bank cultural tourism initiatives.
Scope of Work: Training programs, microfinance linkage, branding and e-commerce.
Potential Collaborators: Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), e-commerce platforms like Etsy.
Expected Outcomes: Women-led enterprises, increased household incomes.
Funding Possibilities: UN Women, CSR from textile and retail companies.
Scope of Work: Policy framework research, legal case studies, advocacy.
Potential Collaborators: National Law School of India University (NLSIU), WIPO.
Expected Outcomes: Draft legislation, community awareness.
Funding Possibilities: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, global heritage protection funds.
Scope of Work: Curriculum design, teacher training modules, pilot programs.
Potential Collaborators: NCERT, State Education Boards.
Expected Outcomes: Increased cultural awareness among students.
Funding Possibilities: Ministry of Education, CSR from education tech companies.
Scope of Work: 3D artefact scanning, VR/AR-based exhibitions.
Potential Collaborators: C-DAC, Google Arts & Culture, IIT Bombay.
Expected Outcomes: Increased global access to heritage.
Funding Possibilities: Ministry of Electronics & IT, private tech sponsorships.
Scope of Work: Secure registry for artefacts, ownership traceability.
Potential Collaborators: Blockchain startups, heritage law experts.
Expected Outcomes: Prevention of illegal trade, transparent asset records.
Funding Possibilities: Innovation grants, tech CSR funds.
Scope of Work: Historical trade route studies, comparative philosophy research.
Potential Collaborators: International universities, UNESCO Silk Roads Programme.
Expected Outcomes: Scholarly publications, cross-cultural academic programs.
Funding Possibilities: ICCR (Indian Council for Cultural Relations), international cultural grants.
Scope of Work: Interdisciplinary analysis, museum exhibitions, public lectures.
Potential Collaborators: IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts), philosophy departments.
Expected Outcomes: Enriched academic discourse, public engagement.
Funding Possibilities: Ministry of Culture, academic research councils.