Madonna with Christ, Stucco, Goa



Repairs, Purana Qila complex, Delhi

Panel of Experts

    The Heritage Helpmates has a panel of experts from various disciplines of Indian history, culture and archaeology, preservation, conservation of historical buildings, cities and antiquities and primary research in archaeological remains as well as museology, and heritage management and tourism. Though the panel is exhaustive, only a few names are given below:

Conservation Of Monuments

     M.N. Deshpande: Shri Deshpande is a well known Buddhist and Jain scholar and a reputed conservator of archaeological monuments of 35 years of standing. The Gol Gumbad of Bijapur, Rock-cut Caves of Ajanta, Ellora, Elephanta and other Western Indian sites are everlasting testimony to his highly skilled specialisation in conservation.

     Y.D. Sharma: Dr. Sharma is a well-known structural conservator. He conserved the Delhi and Agra monuments, such as the Qutab Minar, Sultan Garhi, Humayun's Tomb, Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, etc. He has 30 years of experience.

    R. Viswanathan: Formerly Director(Conservation), Archaeological Survey of India, Shri Viswanathan has conserved historic buildings in Gujrat, UP and Delhi for 30 years.

    N.L. Batra: Former Superintending Archaeological Engineer, ASI, Shri Batra has established archaeological parks in Madhya Pradesh and Delhi. He has also authored a book on conservation of monuments and heritage areas.

    H.L. Raina: Shri Raina has been Assistant Superintending Archaeological Engineer, ASI, for more than 20 years and is a well known conservator. he is an expert in preparation of estimate and cost analysis.

   D.I. Kishnani: For about 25 years Shri Kishnani has conserved many monuments in Gujrat and Rajasthan and ankor Vat temple in Kampuchea. 

    B.L. Kaul: Formerly Dy. Superintending Horticulturist, ASI, Shri Kaul restored fountains in medieval gardens of Taj, Ram Bagh, Deegh, Red Fort, etc. He also carried out landscaping around the Qutab Complex, and monuments in Jammu & Kashmir. He has established several heritage areas and parks.

    G.M. Jain: Former Archaeological Engineer, govt. of Gujarat, Shri Jain is a highly experienced structural conservator in the country. He conserved more than one hundred monuments, including temples at Badi, Bijoli, and Mandor in Rajasthan, palaces, fort-walls, baolis, etc. in Gujrat.