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ICI also aims to strengthen the implementation of the mission and objectives of INTACH across the sub-continent through programmes for training and raising awareness in all aspects of heritage conservation and management.

ICI Centres off er internship opportunities for postgraduates with a degree in art conservation both from India and abroad.

The ICI regularly organizes technical and non-technical training courses and workshops for conservation professionals and collectors. We also organize interactive sessions with art collectors, art gallery owners, school children and rural dwellers. We also welcome prearranged visits by groups.

The main objectives of the ICI capacity building programme are:

• Develop guidelines and promote uniformity and standardisation of conservation practices with institutions in India as well as abroad
• Develop skills through training programmes, workshops, seminars and internships at various centres
• Up-gradation of conservation skills through training and interaction with international institutions
• Promote and undertake documentation of traditional knowledge systems and building craft skills as well as undertake research on materials used in conservation
• Offer special courses on art conservation
• Engaging stakeholders and local communities in capacity development and maintenance of heritage.
Workshops and training programs are specifi cally tailored and run at our laboratories. Some of the workshops and training programs we can deliver include:
• General preventive conservation theory and practice
• Environmental monitoring
• Storage, handling and display techniques for diff erent materials and object types
• Condition reporting and documentation of all material types and objects
• Basic conservation techniques
• Disaster preparedness planning
• Integrated Pest management (IPM)