### INTACH Udaipur Chapter Charts Heritage Plans

Udaipur – The executive committee meeting of the Udaipur Chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) was recently held under the chairmanship of chapter convener Gaurav Singhi. The meeting focused on developing strategic plans for the conservation of Udaipur's architectural, natural, and cultural heritage.

Co-convener Sushil Dashora, Dr. B.P. Bhatnagar, M.L. Nagda, Sunil Vashishtha, Ranu Singhi, Sudhir Bhatnagar, and Priyanka Vaishnav were also present.

During the meeting, a consensus was reached to initiate efforts for the preservation of traditional Phad paintings and the tribal folk art form Gavari, with expert guidance. A proposal was also made to procure books relevant to these art forms for research and documentation purposes. Convener Gaurav Singhi mentioned that under the Gavari project, 70 stories have already been documented, which are regularly staged during the Gavari festivals.

The committee resolved to send an official letter to the Secretary of the Field Club (established in 1932) offering INTACH’s expert assistance in restoring the historic building to preserve this architectural heritage.

Survey of Nazool Properties and Sajjangarh Awareness Model Proposed

A significant decision was taken to create an inventory of "Nazool properties"—unused or abandoned heritage structures—by collecting data from all sub-divisional officers in the district, with the aim of initiating preservation efforts.

The committee also decided to celebrate the Chapter’s Foundation Day on December 1 in a grand manner. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the chapter, and the chosen theme is “Enriching the Educational Heritage of Udaipur.”

Environmental initiatives were also discussed. Under the guidance of Rahul Bhatnagar, programs will be undertaken in connection with World Wildlife Day and Forestry Day. A notable proposal passed was to create a live model of Sajjangarh Fort to raise public awareness on rainwater harvesting and sustainable conservation practices.