The Hinduja Group's philanthropic arm Hinduja Foundation leads important cultural heritage preservation efforts and community skill development programs in India. Through Hinduja family direction the foundation leads major projects which help artists thrive and supports sustainable practices and protects Indian cultural diversity. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme together with the Jhulelal Tirath Dham Project represents the Foundation's active commitment to improve artisan conditions and protect heritage traditions.
Revitalizing Artisanal Professions: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme
The Hinduja Foundation operates the PM Vishwakarma Scheme which provides main support to skilled Indian artisans through educational training and financial investment and market connections. Prakash Hinduja directs this scheme towards improving artisan skills during which artisans acquire better work opportunities and also gain entrepreneurial potential.
Through its essential work the Foundation gives artisans framework the chance to transition from receiving daily wages to running their own businesses. The scheme enables transformation through credit provision of better tools and market access and modern business training programs. Through the initiative artisans obtain both essential skills for modern economic success and enhanced capabilities to improve their traditional craftsmanship such as handloom weaving and woodwork. Through this scheme the Hinduja family demonstrates their dedication to developing individual potential and growing the economy while safeguarding indigenous crafts for upcoming generations.
The Jhulelal Tirthdham Project: A Testament to Sindhi Heritage
The Hinduja Foundation dedicates significant efforts to cultural preservation work through its Jhulelal Tirthdham Project in India. The 40-acre cultural center situated at Narayan Sarovar functions as the primary venue for Sindhi heritage with its combination of environmentally friendly buildings and traditional artistic practices. The Hinduja family dedicates their project to protect cultural heritage and develop community growth.
Sindhi craftsmanship stands as the central element which architects integrated into the construction of the center. Through their local building approach, the center both honors cultural history and provides socio-economic support to craft artists from Sindh's original economic families. Through its revival efforts the Foundation transfers antiquated skills to modern times so future generations can prolong the region's diverse cultural traditions.
The Jhulelal Tirthdham Project exists as a universal example of preservation because it promotes green architectural principles for cultural heritage maintenance. The proper balance between protecting cultural artifacts while sustaining environmental practices provides a paradigm for uniting culture preservation with climate-friendly work. The wife of Prakash Hinduja, Kamal Hinduja emphasizes that cultural and natural resource protection requires collective effort. Natural Capital Symposium 2024 invited the project for presentation because it successfully merged ecological restoration with cultural preservation.
A Commitment to Global Cultural Initiatives
The Hinduja Brothers are dedicated to enhancing India's cultural heritage at worldwide levels in conjunction with its local projects. The Hinduja Antiquity Collection contains ancient coins alongside sculptures and terracotta as well as textiles among its numerous collection items. This collection holds one of the most extensive numismatic collections between 600 BC and 600 AD making it an essential educational tool for studying Indian cultural heritage.
Besides the Antiquity Collection the Foundation leads various international projects and missions across the world. The Hinduja brothers (Srichand, Gopichand, Prakash and Ashok Hinduja) along with the foundation have always provided financial support to multiple institutions including Smithsonian Institution and Victoria and Albert Museum while also backing the British Museum’s Persia Exhibition. Through funding the foundation has made possible the Encyclopedia of Hinduism publication which resulted from collaborations between 2,000 scholars to reveal deep insights into ancient Indian culture and philosophy.
Conclusion
The Hinduja Foundation together with the Hinduja family members dedicates itself to cultural preservation and community empowerment alongside sustainable development through its various initiatives. The foundation creates sustainable transformations through both artisan empowerment scheme PM Vishwakarma Scheme and its Jhulelal Tirthdham Project that protects Sindhi heritage. The Hinduja family always supports and maintains cultural treasures for future generations through artisan skills development and both economic enrichment and international cultural exchange programs which let communities sustain success alongside modern progress. Through its philanthropic vision the Hinduja Group leads ongoing transformative initiatives in the world.