Over 120 students join Heritage Week at Mehrauli Archaeological Park
More than 120 students from five schools participated in competitions at Mehrauli Archaeological Park on Wednesday as part of Heritage Week celebrations organised by the Delhi Development Authority.
The event focused on engaging young students with Delhi’s cultural and historical legacy through outdoor learning activities. Officials said the initiative aims to move learning beyond classrooms and encourage direct interaction with heritage sites.
Students from both government and private schools took part in large numbers. The activities included dialogue competition, story writing competition, and sketching and drawing competition.
These events gave participants an opportunity to express their understanding of history, culture, and conservation through different forms of creativity.
Officials said the competitions were designed to help students develop a deeper connection with heritage spaces. They added that such initiatives play an important role in building awareness about conservation among young citizens. The same set of activities will continue on April 16 at the park to allow participation from more schools. Authorities expect a larger turnout as the programme expands.
The ongoing Heritage Week celebrations, which began on April 13, will continue until April 18. The week-long programme includes a mix of educational and public engagement activities such as heritage walks, exhibitions, and an online photography contest. The photography contest is being organised in collaboration with MyGov and is open to participants from across the country.
A public heritage walk is scheduled for April 17. It will offer visitors a guided experience through the historic landscape of the park. Officials said the walk will help participants understand the architectural and cultural significance of the site.
As part of the celebrations, a photo exhibition is also being held at the Metcalfe House Interpretation Centre from April 14 to April 18. The exhibition showcases conservation and restoration work carried out by the DDA and the Archaeological Survey of India.
The display includes before-and-after images of restored monuments and rare historical photographs. These visuals highlight the transformation of several heritage structures within the park and provide insight into preservation efforts over time.
