The Heritage Olympiad
The Heritage Olympiad is India’s first online competition focused on arts, culture, and heritage, created to inspire a deeper appreciation and understanding of India’s rich legacy among students and heritage enthusiasts. Developed with experts from the cultural and education sectors, it brings heritage education to the forefront, emphasising tangible, intangible, and natural aspects of Indian heritage. Designed to connect young learners with diverse traditions and practices, the Olympiad encourages exploration beyond textbooks, fostering respect for pluralism, diversity, and responsible citizenship. It complements mainstream curricula and is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, integrating interdisciplinary approaches and concepts such as global citizenship, sustainability, and the protection of traditional knowledge.
The Heritage Olympiad is India’s first online competition focused on arts, culture, and heritage, created to inspire a deeper appreciation and understanding of India’s rich legacy among students and heritage enthusiasts. Developed with experts from the cultural and education sectors, it brings heritage education to the forefront, emphasising tangible, intangible, and natural aspects of Indian heritage. Designed to connect young learners with diverse traditions and practices, the Olympiad encourages exploration beyond textbooks, fostering respect for pluralism, diversity, and responsible citizenship. It complements mainstream curricula and is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, integrating interdisciplinary approaches and concepts such as global citizenship, sustainability, and the protection of traditional knowledge.
The Heritage Olympiad is India’s first online competition focused on arts, culture, and heritage, created to inspire a deeper appreciation and understanding of India’s rich legacy among students and heritage enthusiasts. Developed with experts from the cultural and education sectors, it brings heritage education to the forefront, emphasising tangible, intangible, and natural aspects of Indian heritage. Designed to connect young learners with diverse traditions and practices, the Olympiad encourages exploration beyond textbooks, fostering respect for pluralism, diversity, and responsible citizenship. It complements mainstream curricula and is aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, integrating interdisciplinary approaches and concepts such as global citizenship, sustainability, and the protection of traditional knowledge.
April, 2021
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The Heritage Olympiad 2021 The first edition of The Heritage Olympiad was held on World Heritage Day, 18th April, 2021, and was open to students from classes 5th-12th, university students, as well as heritage enthusiasts. The school edition was held on 14th November 2021 exclusively for school students. The Heritage Olympiad was supported by many prestigious institutions and brands including UNESCO, FabIndia, Sahapedia, Amar Chitra Katha, Juggernaut Publishing, National Rail Museum, Nehru Planetarium, INDIC Academy to name a few.
The Heritage Olympiad 2021 The first edition of The Heritage Olympiad was held on World Heritage Day, 18th April, 2021, and was open to students from classes 5th-12th, university students, as well as heritage enthusiasts. The school edition was held on 14th November 2021 exclusively for school students. The Heritage Olympiad was supported by many prestigious institutions and brands including UNESCO, FabIndia, Sahapedia, Amar Chitra Katha, Juggernaut Publishing, National Rail Museum, Nehru Planetarium, INDIC Academy to name a few.
The Heritage Olympiad 2021 The first edition of The Heritage Olympiad was held on World Heritage Day, 18th April, 2021, and was open to students from classes 5th-12th, university students, as well as heritage enthusiasts. The school edition was held on 14th November 2021 exclusively for school students. The Heritage Olympiad was supported by many prestigious institutions and brands including UNESCO, FabIndia, Sahapedia, Amar Chitra Katha, Juggernaut Publishing, National Rail Museum, Nehru Planetarium, INDIC Academy to name a few.
The events were a huge success due to the strong participation of people from all age groups, ranging from 10 - 65 years! We also received participation from people from all corners of India spanning 26 states and 4 Union Territories, totalling 390 cities. Additionally, the olympiad garnered international interest, with participants from 20 countries apart from India taking part, and even securing top ranks!
