Academic Initiative

Intern Corner

Nurturing Emerging Talent: Summer Internship Programme

As part of its commitment to fostering young creative talent, the Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) welcomed Ms. Darshita Sompura, a student of Fine Arts and Graphic Design, for a summer internship during April and May 2026.

An accomplished sculptor herself, Ms. Sompura marked International Sculpture Day 2026 by conducting an engaging hands-on sculpture workshop, inspiring participants through creativity and artistic expression.

During her internship, she made valuable contributions across multiple museum initiatives, including catalogue design and preparation, graphic design applications, sculpture layout planning and artwork documentation. Her internship reflected MMCF's continued commitment to providing meaningful learning opportunities while nurturing the next generation of artists, designers and heritage professionals.

Cultivating Museum Professionals: Internship in Museology

The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) welcomed Mr. Janmejay Sinh Pipartoda, a Museology student from Maharaja Sayajirao University, Baroda, for a one-month internship at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur, during May 2026.

During his internship, Mr. Pipartoda made meaningful contributions to the museum's public engagement and educational programmes. At Baadi Mahal, he conducted an enriching session exploring the history of music, the significance of traditional ragas and Mewar's rich musical heritage, offering visitors a deeper appreciation of the region's enduring cultural traditions.

Demonstrating his passion for heritage conservation, he also led an interactive bookbinding workshop, introducing participants to traditional techniques while undertaking research on the historical evolution of bookbinding practices.

His internship reflects MMCF's ongoing commitment to nurturing future museum professionals by providing immersive, hands-on experiences that bridge academic learning with the preservation and interpretation of India's living heritage.

Building Expertise in Heritage Conservation: Museum Internship

The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) welcomed Ms. Lakshi Jain, a resident of Udaipur and a postgraduate from Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU), Baroda, for her internship during May–June 2026 at The City Palace Museum, Udaipur.

Throughout her internship, Ms. Jain gained valuable hands-on experience in core museum practices, contributing to documentation, preventive preservation, object relocation, collection maintenance and artifact labelling. Her work supported the meticulous care and management of the museum's invaluable collections while reinforcing the importance of professional museum standards.

In addition to technical training, she developed practical skills in museum communication, visitor engagement and the day-to-day operations of a world-class heritage institution, providing a strong foundation for a career in museology and cultural heritage management.

Through internships such as these, MMCF continues to invest in the next generation of museum professionals, creating opportunities for young scholars to learn, contribute and carry forward India's rich cultural legacy.