A survey of wall paintings conservation in Dungarpur, Rajasthan, and other sites
This was the first award that came my way when I was embarking on a professional career in India. I was full of hope and a vision of all I could do for art conservation in India and the award helped me take my first step in that direction without having to wait or lose steam. It reinforced my confidence in myself and in my belief that if there is a worthy idea and sincere effort then there are people to support you.
A study of the traditional bead-making industry of Periya district of Tamil Nadu
The grant served as seed money to carry out the preliminary studies which helped to take up the major work in the selected field. For instance the feasibility study helped to get major research project funding from the Indian National Science Academy.
A study of traditional cloth paintings of Rajasthan
A study of Madhubani paintings
