Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 3: Dr Jyotsna Singh, director of the Amar Mahal Museum & Library today was appointed as a member of the Heritage Craft and Community Division (HCCD) advisory committee by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH).
Daughter of Dr Karan Singh, former Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir, Dr Jyotsna is a noted cultural activist and heritage conservationist.
She is also the founder of the much-acclaimed Tawi Festival, which celebrates the diverse cultural traditions of the region.
The appointment was confirmed through an official communication from INTACH, stating that the HCCD Advisory Committee has been reconstituted as of May 7, 2025.
Dr Singh’s inclusion in this prestigious committee reflects her longstanding contributions to the promotion and preservation of art, culture and heritage in Jammu & Kashmir and beyond.
As a member of the HCCD Advisory Committee, Dr Singh will play a key role in offering expert guidance and advice towards strengthening INTACH’s initiatives focused on heritage crafts and community engagement across India.
