InterGlobe Foundation launches 2023 heritage fellowships to encourage documentation of India's heritage

New Delhi, August 24, 2023: InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Enterprises, has unveiled the InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships 2023. These fellowships extend the Foundation's ongoing endeavors to raise awareness, preserve, and promote India's diverse tangible and intangible heritage. The initiative aims to foster documentation and research related to India's built, natural, and cultural heritage. The InterGlobe Heritage Fellowships 2023 aspire to amplify local perspectives and shed light on current conditions for a deeper understanding of heritage-driven development. Two photographers will be awarded the fellowships, which are open to both emerging talent and established professionals. The chosen fellows will utilize the medium of photo essays to provide fresh viewpoints on tangible and intangible heritage aspects. This documentation will encompass various elements, including communities, local practices, rituals, architectural structures, traditions, and festivals.

Rohini Bhatia, Chairperson, InterGlobe Foundation, said, “At InterGlobe Foundation, we recognize the importance of embracing the responsibility to preserve and promote India’s heritage and culture. The fellowship initiative we launched last year was a great success, garnering significant interest from a number of individuals. We are very delighted to launch the fellowship program again this year, which aims to celebrate India's diverse cultural ecosystem. InterGlobe Foundation actively supports efforts to preserve India's heritage, and we hope that they serve as catalysts to inspire individuals and organizations to champion the cause of protecting and conserving our cherished heritage."

The Heritage Fellowships were initiated by InterGlobe Foundation in 2022, offering researchers, journalists, architects, and other individuals an avenue to delve into unexplored facets of Indian heritage and culture. The aim was to enhance awareness of lesser-known dimensions of India's heritage. Following a rigorous selection process, two fellows were chosen. Their projects revolved around "Reviving the Lesser Known and Sidelined Musical Instruments" and "Beyond the Geological Magnanimity: Cultural Landscape of Lonar Crater."