Vision & Mission

Vision and Mission

NRLC was setup in 1976 as a subordinate office of Ministry of Culture with vision to advance conservation of cultural heritage and achieve excellence through:

• Research
• Training
• Field Projects
• Knowledge and Communication
• Collaborations and Advice
• Upgrading Conservation Facilities
• Regional Conservation Laboratory

The mission of NRLC is to enhance and encourage conservation addressing unsolved questions, demonstrating best conservation practices, and developing sustainable conservation solutions.

Aims and Objectives

The aims and objectives of the laboratory are as follows:

• Research leading to the development of better methodology for conservation of ancient artifacts.
• Technical studies of art and archaeological materials.
• Technical assistance to museums, archaeological departments and other institutions in the field of scientific analysis and preservation.
• Training of new and working conservators towards capacity building.
• Scientific examination of objects of museums and monuments to device better conservation strategy.
• Documentation services (Dissemination of information in the area of conservation).
• Publication of research papers, booklets, conference paper to disseminate knowledge.
• International liaison taking up collaboration project with national and international institutions, exchange of scientific knowledge and personnel.

Our Mandates

NRLC was established with the following important mandates:

• Dating
• Environmental Archaeology
• Technical study by physical and chemical means
• Conservation methods
• Reference documentation
• Assistance to other laboratories
• Assistance to museums, state departments of archaeology, the Archaeological Survey of India, universities, libraries and other institutions having cultural properties
• Training in conservation
• Liaison with international bodies

These mandates shape NRLC's research agenda, guide our technical assistance efforts, and direct our training programs, ensuring a comprehensive and holistic approach towards the conservation of cultural property.