About Us
Promoting India’s rich heritage through publications, education, and immersive heritage experiences.
The company was established in 2007 with the vision of creating greater awareness about India’s rich cultural and historical legacy through diverse and engaging platforms. Over the years, we have published several coffee table books and two prestigious quarterly magazines — Heritage India (20 issues), Maharashtra Unlimited (18 issues) and Keepsake Edition (4 issues), the latter produced for the Department of Tourism, Maharashtra and honoured with the ICE (In-House Communication Excellence) Award at the national level for four consecutive years.
Beyond publications, we actively contribute to heritage education by conducting specialised training workshops for teachers of History and Social Sciences, as well as professional training programs for guides associated with MTDC. We have also organized interactive quiz programmes and educational excursions for school children to encourage young minds to connect with India’s past.
One of our key areas of expertise is curating heritage tours across the country, where participants travel with subject experts and historians to explore historic sites in a meaningful and immersive way. Through these initiatives, we strive to transform heritage learning into engaging, interactive, and memorable experiences.
Committee Members
Manjiri Khandekar
CEO
A scholar of Ancient Indian culture and history, and the visionary behind Heritage India.
Driven by a deep passion for India’s heritage, she brings to life a long-cherished dream through meaningful cultural experiences.
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Anuradha Kale
Head – Administration, Finance & Client Relations
A professional with over 18 years of experience in administrative operations, accounts, and allied services.
She brings expertise in budgeting, infrastructure, and client relationships, contributing with precision and reliability.
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Vandana Bolakhe,
Head – Digital Marketing, Creative & Operations
With over 25 years of experience in education, she brings a thoughtful blend of leadership and creativity to Heritage India.
She leads digital marketing and supports operations, shaping meaningful and engaging heritage experiences.
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Sonal Soundankar,
Head – Technology
An engineer with 16+ years of experience, blending technology with a deep curiosity for India’s heritage.
Thoughtfully learning and supporting the craft of immersive and meaningful tour experiences.
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Namrata Khandekar-Boileau,
Head – International Business
She brings a global perspective shaped by her education in Economics and Mass Communication from Paris.
A founding member, she played a key role in establishing Heritage India and shaping its early journey.
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Our Guides & Mentors
Dr. Manjiri Bhalerao
Dr. Manjiri Bhalerao, M.A., Ph.D. in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, is Associate Professor and Head, Shri Balmukund Lohia Centre of Sanskrit & Indological Studies, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune. She brings deep academic insight and a nuanced understanding of India’s cultural and historical legacy.
Prof. P K Ghanekar
Prof. P. K. Ghanekar, a distinguished Professor of Botany with 37 years at Abasaheb Garware College. A historian by passion and an expert on forts, he brings deep knowledge and an enduring love for exploration.
Advisory Board
Without these esteemed people to guide us, we couldn’t have achieved all that we set out to do.
Dr. G B Deglurkar
Former Chancellor of Deccan College, Pune. An Eminent Archaeologist. He has participated in number of archaeological excavations in different sites in Vidarbha, Marathwada other parts of Maharashtra and other states of India also. He is the author of different books like Ancient Indian history and culture, Temple Architecture and Sculptures of Maharashtra, Mediaeval Temples of Satgaon and History of Civilization of Mankind.
Admiral Sanjay Vadgaokar(Retd.)
Admiral Sanjay Vadgaokar, an accomplished Naval veteran with 37 years of distinguished service, was an Executive Officer, specialized as a Pilot. He enhanced ASW flying operations in the erstwhile USSR. He has commanded an air squadron, air station & 2 frontline naval Missile Destroyers. He served as the Defence Attaché in the Embassy of India in Japan. Having held senior leadership roles including Flag Officer Naval Aviation, he now brings his vast experience to the corporate sector, working at Bharat Forge as an Advisor and continues to wholeheartedly support Heritage India Communications.
Maj. Gen. N. M. Rasquinha (Retd.)
A distinguished veteran of the Indian Army with 37 years of service as an Infantry Officer, with experience across the country's remote regions. Deeply committed to the environment and India’s cultural heritage, he brings invaluable insight and perspective to the Advisory Board.
Dr. Vijay Kelkar
Padmavibhushan awardee. Chairman, India Development Foundation, New Delhi. Former Chairman of the Finance Commission (2007-2010). Finance Secretary (98-99) and Member of the Executive Board of the IMF, Washington DC (1999-2002).
Dr. A P Jamkhedkar
Renowned Archaeologist. Ex-Director – State Department of Archaeology & Museums, Maharashtra. M.A. (Sanskrit), with Linguistics & PhD in Ancient Indian Culture.
Our heartfelt gratitude to our former Advisory Board members who helped set up the Heritage India Magazine.
Late Dr. B G Deshmukh
Former Cabinet Secretary, Govt.of India & Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India. President – Bombay Natural History Society. Chairman- National Wildlife Action Plan.
Late Dr. M K Dhavlikar
President, Indian History Congress, 1999, & author of 150 research papers & 25 books. Ex. Director of Deccan College PG Research Institute (Deemed University), Pune.
Late Ninad Bedekar
Renowned Historian and Research Scholar.
Late Dr. Madhav Gadgil
Padmabhushan awardee. Internationally renowned archaeologist.
Ms Yogini Gandhi
Member, International Dance Council, UNESCO. Renowned dancer of Kathak and Odissi.
Dr. Parimal Chaudhary
Director, Turtle Communications and Praj Industries. Accomplished journalist and Academician.