New Delhi May 2, 2026: Sabhyata Foundation, a Smarak Sarathi under the Government of India’s Adopt a Heritage 2.0 initiative, signed an MoU with the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTC) today, to curate and deliver cultural events across Delhi’s heritage and public spaces. The MoU was signed in the presence of Honourable Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, along with other distinguished dignitaries.
Ms. Avantika Dalmia, Co‑Chairperson, Advisory Board, Sabhyata Foundation, said, “We are grateful to the Honourable Chief Minister of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta, forher encouragement and vision of making heritage more accessible and engaging. Delhi’s heritage offers a powerful opportunity to bring culture and public life together. Through this partnership with the Delhi Tourism & Transportation Corporation (DTTC), weaim to build a consistent, city-wide presence of thoughtfully curated cultural experiences.”
The partnership establishes a 3 year collaboration to deliver a structured calendar of cultural programming that boosts tourism and deepens public engagement with Delhi’s heritage. It will bring the city’s historicallegacy to life through curated experiences including festivals, performances, art-led initiatives, heritage walks, and storytelling while actively engaging local artists, artisans, and communities.
A key focus will be the development of curated evening and night-time experiences across heritage sites and public spaces, aimed at strengthening Delhi’s night tourism ecosystem and enhancing visitor engagement.
Under the partnership, Sabhyata Foundation will lead the conceptualisation and execution of programmes. A joint steering committee will oversee the planning and delivery of the annual cultural calendar.
Building on initiatives ranging from immersive experiences to large-scale cultural festivals and public programming at heritage sites, Sabhyata Foundation aims to create greater continuity in how these spaces are activatedand experienced by the public.
About Sabhyata Foundation:
Sabhyata Foundation, a not-for-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting and preserving India’s art, culture, heritage, and architecture through world-class experiences. In partnership with the Smarak Sarathi, DalmiaBharat Ltd, the Foundation has redefined visitor engagement at the historic Red Fort with landmark initiatives such as the ‘Jai Hind’ Sound & Light Show, recognized by National Geographic among the world’s top five shows, the Red Fort Visitor Centre, and theMatrubhumi projection mapping.
Under the Adopt a Heritage 2.0 initiative, Sabhyata Foundation is entrusted with the upkeep and promotion of four historic Delhi sites — Purana Qila, Humayun’s Tomb, Safdarjung Tomb, and Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
