Utkarsh first organised a Nagari film screening and discussion session, where five films were screened, followed by brief discussions on the key themes presented in each film. Level Up! initiated a discussion on the lack of universal accessibility in our cities, especially for persons with disabilities, and how urban design often overlooks inclusivity. Udta Banaras sparked conversations around heritage conservation, focusing on what should be preserved, what should not, and how we define heritage in a changing urban context. A Work in Progress led to a discussion on cost-effective construction and the reuse of waste materials, exploring how discarded resources can be repurposed to support cleaner cities and improve the lives of economically weaker sections. Iss Shehar Mai Chalte Hue opened discussions on urban inequality and how different groups experience public spaces differently. Samayada Harivu led to discussions on sustainable development and the importance of growing in harmony with nature.
For his task, he proposed a game related to the C20 Initiative on his campus, which has many modern heritage buildings. Utkarsh planned to put up photographs of these buildings in corridors and public areas that students walk past through the day. They would be asked to stick a dot on the photograph; red would indicate that the building is not important and should be replaced, and green that the building is relevant and important. This exercise, when carried out, could build awareness on the modern heritage in his campus.
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