Preservation and conservation in the face of swift urbanisation

Saving our cultural heritage

The stories these sites hold are eternal, but they face severe threats. Our cultural gems are under constant siege from time, neglect, nature, and human actions. Safeguarding this heritage is the primary focus of the Culkey Foundation. We work closely with local governments, funders, and professionals to ensure preservation, restoration, and ongoing care.

Safeguard Treasured Places

We depend on the active engagement of a dedicated global community passionate about cultural heritage to accomplish our mission. Your tax-deductible donation directly funds preservation projects, fieldwork, advocacy, and educational programs at cherished sites worldwide. By supporting the Culkey Foundation, you help sustain our commitment to safeguarding irreplaceable heritage sites and the individuals dedicated to their preservation, ensuring their protection both now and in the future. Your contribution plays a crucial role in preserving these treasures for generations to come.

Raising awareness and igniting action

As the Project Management Unit (PMU) for Namma Smaraka, Culkey Foundation is excited to engage potential adopters, guiding them through the adoption process, implementation, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of these monuments.

We have reached out to prospective adopters both within India and internationally, inspiring our NRI community to participate in these adoptions. Our initial outreach to the NRI community aims to build a strong network and promote the Namma Smaraka initiative, fostering greater involvement and support.

Nurturing communities for long-term sustainability

In November 2023, the Namma Smaraka Yatra journeyed through Karnataka under the leadership of Shri HK Patil, Minister for Tourism, Government of Karnataka. This expedition spanned five districts, visiting various monuments and engaging with district administration and local stakeholders. The Yatra aims to encourage a local-first approach, promoting local business and employment through community building using the Namma Smaraka initiative by the Government of Karnataka.

Modernizing our monuments through digitization

The Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with the Karnataka State Science community, has conducted 3D scanning of 530 monuments. These scanned monuments possess the potential to generate digital assets such as AR/VR, Metaverse, Walkthrough, and more. The Culkey Foundation, in partnership with its technology allies, is tasked with establishing a platform for startups and others to leverage these repositories and create digital assets.

Research initiative

Amidst the scarcity of professionals in this field, hope arises for a solution. While a comprehensive research book may capture various perspectives from archaeologists, historians, mythologists, artists, and more about a monument, there’s a pressing need for a well-organized platform where all stakeholders can contribute their insights.

A research initiative is underway to establish a monument identity system. This system will encapsulate all attributes of the monuments as sub-IDs to organize the research material efficiently. Moreover, utilizing AI/ML technology, the platform aims to curate and process information in both international and vernacular languages, fostering a collaborative approach towards monument preservation.