Navneet Raman’s family has contributed to Varanasi’s culture and heritage for 100 years. His great-grandfather was the first mayor of Varanasi at the beginning of the 20th century. Family members were founding trustees of Banaras Hindu University, Kashi Vidyapeeth, and Central University of Tibetan Studies. Navneet has been preserving culture and heritage in Varanasi for the last twenty years, continuing his family legacy. He founded the Kriti Gallery and Artist Residency and has been the Convenor of INTACH Varanasi Chapter from 2006-2009. He founded Banaras Cultural Foundation, a not-for-profit organization engaged in cultural exchange and education trips. At SINI, he helps to integrate visitors and students into the world of Varanasi. Navneet has helped to dream up beautiful visions of biodiversity at SINI, creating oases of green wherever he goes!