Ashok Singh Thakur Elected as New Chairman of INTACH

Ashok Singh Thakur has been elected as the new chairman of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) for a three-year term. The announcement was made by the Culture Ministry following INTACH’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on March 22, 2025, in New Delhi.

Key Highlights

Election Outcome

• Ashok Singh Thakur elected as INTACH chairman for three years.
• Elections were held during the AGM on March 22, 2025.
• Results declared following due procedures.

About INTACH

• Established in 1984, headquartered in New Delhi.
• Registered under the Societies Registration Act (1860).
• Operates chapters across India for heritage conservation.

Mandate and Functions

• Preserves and conserves India’s cultural and natural heritage.
• Works on environmental conservation and intangible heritage revitalization.
• Provides financial and technical expertise for heritage preservation.
• Serves as a cultural bank for innovative cultural activities.

INTACH Charter

• Originally adopted in 2004 as a guiding document for heritage conservation.
• Currently being revised to integrate interdisciplinary aspects.
• Aims to cover tangible, intangible, natural, and cultural heritage comprehensively.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	Ashok Singh Thakur Elected as New Chairman of INTACH
New Chairman	Ashok Singh Thakur
Term Duration	Three years
Election Date	March 22, 2025
Organization	INTACH
Established	1984
Headquarters	New Delhi
Registration	Societies Registration Act (1860)
Functions	Heritage conservation, environmental preservation, cultural awareness
Charter Revision	Updating for interdisciplinary heritage coverage