The School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal, the Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya and the voluntary organisation — Indian Trust for Rural Heritage and Development — are partnering in the organising the conference, demonstration and exhibition to examine the challenges that South Asian Vernacular Architecture (SAVA) faces on Friday to evolve strategies for its continuity and adaptation for the future, by bringing together architects, artisans, craftsmen, designers, entrepreneurs, educationists and government stakeholders.
SAVA event was inaugurated by the Honourable Minister for Commerce, Industry and Employment, Sports, Youth Welfare and Religious Trusts and Endowment, Yashodhara Raje Scindia. Along with Prof Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri, Director IGRMS, Shashikant Mishra, Chairman ITRHD, Sunita Kohli, Chairperson SPA Bhopal, Prof Rachna Khare, Prof Manjusha Mishra.
On this occasion a book entitled as ‘History of Architecture - Towards Writing from an Indigenous Perspective' has been released. In the inauguration ceremony, Sunita Kohli gave the introduction of the international conference. Prof Sarit Kumar Chaudhuri delivered the welcome speech.
In her inspiring speech, Raje said, “Government should become a serious partner in developing vernacular architecture. Integration of Government offices should be taken to revive a vernacular institution which is unique in the country.” She emphasized on inclusion of vernacular architecture in vision of smart city policy.
A live construction of Yerkula hut from Andhra Pradesh was demonstrated, which can be built within 3 hours and used as disaster transit shelter. Maintenance and repair of 11 other structures (houses) in the Tribal Habitat Exhibition by 120 crafts persons and artisans was also demonstrated. The demonstrations will continue on 12th Dec as well.
An Exhibition entitled as ‘Vaastu - Vernacular Architecture of India’, was inaugurated at Rock Art Shelter Exhibition Hall it which will stay open for one month. Papers were presented in oral presentation and poster formats would continue till Saturday.