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Chandigarh ।The Adviser to the Administrator Sh. Dharampal met the French delegation led by 
Emmanuel Lebrun - Director, French institute in India, French Diplomat, counsellor for education, science & culture  in India with Ophélie Belin, Director Alliance Francaise Chandigarh today.

The French delegation gave their valuable input on restoration of the Le Corbusier heritage in the city. The Director French Institute of India, Emmanuel Lebrun Chandigarh assured that experts from France will extend their support in restoring and conserving the heritage site i.e. Capitol Complex and other sites that hold heritage importance in the city. Beyond this, the Chandigarh Administration has also expressed their concern of legal protection of heritage furniture of the city.

The meeting also brought up the discussion of starting the student exchange programs with the Chandigarh Architecture College and other technical colleges of the city.  The partnerships will give opportunities to the students of India in France and those who explore opportunities abroad.

Dr. Vijay Namdeorao Zade, Finance Secretary, Alice Gauny, National coordinator for Alliance Française, Diane Josse - Cultural Attachée, M.L. Sarin - Senior Advocate & President of Alliance Francaise were also present during the meeting.