About the National Scientific Committee
ICOMOS India NSCRP is the National Scientific Committee on Risk Preparedness that aims at reducing risks to Cultural Heritage from natural and human induced hazards.
Vision and Objectives
The goals of the ICOMOS India NSC RP, in alignment with the corresponding ICOMOS-ICORP are to enhance the state of preparedness within the heritage institutions and professions in relation to disasters of natural or human origin, and to promote better integration of the protection of heritage structures, sites or areas into national, local as well as international disaster management, including mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities. Through the sharing of experience and the development of a professional network, the Committee aims to stimulate and support activities by ICOMOS National and International committees for enhancing disaster risk management of cultural heritage.
NSC RP also hopes to undertake capacity building through training, exchange information and experiences on risk assessment and management of cultural heritage and disseminate the same.
Past Activities
NSC Risk Preparedness Co-ordinator until June 2021: Ar. Poonam Verma Mascarenhas
Year 2020
Year 2018
Year 2014
ICOMOS India MissionReports
Year 2013
Future / Ongoing Activities
Year 2021-22
Resources for Reference
(The above resources include contributions by ICOMOS India National Scientific Committee on Risk Preparedness members in their individual capacity)