Rajasthan, 6th December 2018. On the 4th & 5th of December 2018, InterGlobe Foundation and Seva Mandir inaugurated a Heritage Restoration and Waste Management project in Delwara and Kumbhalgarh towns of Rajasthan respectively. Both the towns have immense historic and tourist value.

InterGlobe Foundation, the philanthropic arm of InterGlobe Group has partnered with Seva Mandir, a rural development NGO based in Udaipur, Rajasthan, to implement these projects. 4th December marked the commencement of the renovation project of Delwara’s historic 19th century – Indra Kund stepwell, which was attended by Ms Rohini Bhatia, Chairperson, InterGlobe Foundation and Mr. Ajay Mehta, a trustee of Seva Mandir, along with the other members of the project.

Indra Kund which was once a public space and a source of water for the community has fallen into disuse and disrepair over decades of neglect. InterGlobe Foundation’s experience with the restoration of Rahim’s Tomb in Delhi will assist the efforts of the citizens of Delwara, the local Panchayat, Seva Mandir and Devigarh to restore the stepwell to its former glory. The project will include cleaning the water, restoring its incredible stonework and fencing. The ‘Indra Kund’ also had a rare historic Persian Wheel which will be recreated.

About InterGlobe Foundation:

InterGlobe Foundation (IGF) is the CSR arm of the InterGlobe Group – a leader in Aviation, Hospitality and Travel related services. IGF is committed to building a society that is just, equitable, inclusive and utilises resources in a sustainable manner. It nurtures partnerships and supports initiatives that bring together resources, expertise and vision in the areas of heritage & culture, environment and livelihood. For more details, visit www.interglobe.com

About Seva Mandir:

Seva Mandir is an award-winning and highly renowned NGO started by Dr. Mohan Sinha Mehta in 1968 that has been working on the development of rural and tribal communities based in the Udaipur and Rajsamand Districts of southern Rajasthan for 50 years. Seva Mandir adopts a participatory approach which empowers communities to take charge of their own development and ensures the long-term sustainability of individual projects. Seva Mandir’s scope has evolved over the years to include a variety of vital capacity building programmes, across education, natural resource development, health, early child and development, youth engagement and local governance.