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Lady Bamford Foundation - Nila Jaipur

Promotes traditional craftsmanship, sustainability, and community empowerment through innovation, skill development, and cultural preservation

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  • 12A
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About

  • Headquarters

    New Delhi, Delhi

  • Since

    2015

Nila is an innovative non-profit organisation working at the crossroads of craft, design, sustainability, and community development. Engaging with eve Read morery stage of India's craft value chain, it adopts a thoughtful, forward-thinking, and sensitive approach to addressing key challenges in the industry, ensuring its preservation and adaptation in a changing global landscape. A comprehensive study of the craft ecosystem, identified major concerns such as limited exposure and resources for artisans, the decline of sustainable practices in favour of harmful alternatives, and inadequate waste management systems. At the same time, it acknowledged grassroots initiatives, skilled artisans safeguarding traditional craftsmanship, and indigenous knowledge as vital tools for sustainable progress. Established under the aegis of the Lady Bamford Foundation, Nila extends its commitment to cultural sustainability by promoting traditional craftsmanship as a means of economic and social empowerment. In 2019, Nila House was launched in Jaipur as a dedicated centre for honouring and reviving India's craft heritage, with further expansion planned to strengthen its impact.

Demographies Served

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Sector

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Programs

  • Nila Connect

    District

    State

    Nila Connect is an initiative designed to foster connections between artisans, social enterprises, and artisan-owned initiatives, creating a strong network of solidarity, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration. Serving as a comprehensive directory, it enhances visibility and provides proactive support for high-quality crafts across India. By linking skilled artisans with supportive enterprises, Nila Connect strengthens the craft ecosystem, ensuring sustainability and greater recognition for traditional craftsmanship.

  • Nila House

    District

    State

    Nila House opened in October 2019 as a vibrant centre for cultural exchange, featuring open studios, collection showrooms, an archive and research library, an exhibition gallery, a textile vault, and artists-in-residence spaces. Originally built as a family home in the 1940s, it was carefully restored over nearly two years. The structure showcases local, natural materials, including araish lime plaster, jute furnishings, and handmade paper railings, preserving traditional craftsmanship and sustainability.

Leadership Team

  • Carole Bamford

    Founder

  • Anuradha Singh

    Director

  • Amit Mittal

    Finance Officer

M&E

  • Internal, External Assessors

    No

Policies

  • Ethics and Transparency Policies

    No

  • Formal CEO Oversight & Compensation Policy

    No

Political & Religious Declarations

  • On Affiliation if any

    No

  • On Deployment Bias if any

    No

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    AACCL8421F

  • Registration ID

    U74140DL2015NPL278759

  • VO ID / Darpan ID

    DL/2024/0475240

  • 12A

    AACCL8421FE20217

  • 80G

    AACCL8421FF20215

  • FCRA

    Not Available

  • CSR Registration Number

    Not Available

Location

  • Headquarters

    2nd Floor Mohan Co-operative Industrial Estate, Mathura Road, New Delhi, 110044

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Other Details

  • Type & Sub Type

    Non-profit
    Section 8 (formerly Section 25)

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