Development and Research Organisation for Nature Arts and Heritage (DRONAH)

DRONAH, based in Jaipur, Rajasthan is a research organization with the objective of conserving, regenerating, rejuvenating and developing the following areas:

Built Heritage: To promote use of indigenous construction materials and techniques. To promote and encourage activities related to research, documentation and conservation of monuments, precincts and other historic structures and technological features.

Ecology and Environment: To promote and encourage activities such as reforestation, water harvesting and conservation of natural resources and wildlife. To undertake activities of research, documentation, training and awareness building on energy – efficiency and in promoting use of renewable energy resources.

Community: To encourage and facilitate participation of stakeholders and communities in conservation of natural, built and intangible heritage. To promote and encourage artistic and cultural activities such as local arts and crafts. To provide counseling and educate the community about the significance of natural and built heritage.

The organization has conducted several research and field action projects in more than ten state of the country. The scope of projects ranged from restoration of historic river bridges (on river Musi) in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh to historical sites in Rajastan to the documentation of solar passive buildings in Himachal Pradesh and preparation of energy conservation guidelines and manual.