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From palace hotels that fund artisan training to fashion lines rooted in heritage, these scions are proving that legacy is not just about lineage, but lasting impact.

MeMeraki founded by Yosha Gupta is a ‘culture-tech’ platform with online art and craft masterclasses taken by some of India's best traditional artists and artisans.

Artist Venkat Raman Singh Shyam once worked odd jobs to get a square meal. Today, he paints modern Gond art that can be found at the Los Angeles Country Museum of Art, the National Gallery in Ottawa and the Queensland Art Gallery.

About 40 children from Borda and Mahabadia villages located in the outskirts of Bhopal look forward to going to a very special class after school each day – one where they learn a skill to help them earn money for their families.