Maalvika is INTACH panel national chief

Maalvika Pathania, former chairperson of the Himachal Pradesh Women Commission, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Chapters Division Advisory Committee of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). A native of Nurpur and the current State Convener of INTACH, Pathania was named to the position as part of a recent revamp of the committee by INTACH national chairman Ashok Singh Thakur.

Following her appointment, Pathania emphasised the critical role the advisory committee plays in evaluating the performance and activities of INTACH chapters nationwide. “The committee will help align chapter activities with INTACH’s core mandate and encourage broader membership participation,” she said.

She highlighted that INTACH draws dedicated and like-minded citizens — including numerous professionals — whose skills and expertise can be effectively harnessed at the grassroots through the Chapters. “This committee will also work to revive inactive chapters and strengthen existing ones across the country,” she added.

Founded in 1984, INTACH is one of the world’s largest heritage organisations, with more than 2,000 chapters across India. It is committed to the awareness, conservation and preservation of India’s diverse natural, built and intangible heritage. Himachal Pradesh currently has seven INTACH chapters. Over the past four decades, INTACH has led numerous initiatives in heritage conservation and continues to be a driving force in the field.