Nurpur’s Maalvika Pathania elected INTACH national vice-chairperson

Maalvika Pathania, state convener of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage and a resident of Jassur, has been elected national vice-chairperson of the organisation. The decision was taken unanimously at a meeting of the National Governing Council held in Delhi on Saturday.

Her name was proposed by INTACH chairman Ashok Thakur and seconded by members of the governing council. Pathania had recently secured a position on the council in the 41st pan-India elections held on March 19, where she received the highest number of votes.

Congratulating her on the appointment, Thakur praised Pathania’s 42 years of continuous association with the INTACH and her dedication to heritage conservation. He highlighted her contributions to reviving traditions, promoting heritage education and preserving both architectural and natural heritage.

Founded in 1984, INTACH is one of the world’s largest heritage organisations, dedicated to the conservation of India’s cultural and natural legacy. It operates through more than 200 chapters across the country, addressing architectural, natural, material and intangible heritage.

Pathania has been associated with the INTACH since its inception. She served as convener of the Kangra Chapter from 1984 to 2004 and later as Himachal Pradesh state co-convener until 2012, before being appointed state convener.