 Early Times Report
HIRANAGAR, July 8: Govt. GLDM Degree College, Hiranagar has earned a prestigious mention in the December-March 2025 edition of "INTACH VIRASAT", the official magazine of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), a premier organization dedicated to cultural conservation in India. The college was recognized for its pioneering work on Cultural Resource Mapping of the Hiranagar block, along with an Orientation and Heritage Walk organized to educate students about their historical and cultural legacy.
The initiative was spearheaded by the Departments of English and Hindi in close collaboration with the INTACH Jammu Chapter, under the visionary leadership of Principal Dr. Pragya Khanna. The project brought together 35 students and 10 faculty members who engaged in hands-on cultural mapping, documentation of heritage sites, and experiential learning through guided heritage walks.
The project aimed to reconnect the younger generation with the region's rich history, traditions, and architecture, instilling a deeper appreciation for heritage preservation. As part of the exercise, participants identified and documented local historical landmarks, oral histories, traditional practices, and cultural expressions specific to Hiranagar.
Dr. Pragya Khanna, Principal of the College, expressed her pride in the recognition, stating, "This feature in INTACH VIRASAT not only highlights the potential of academic institutions in grassroots heritage conservation but also reinforces the importance of experiential learning. Our students are now more aware, involved, and inspired to preserve their cultural environment."
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