Dr. Ram Savani is the Managing Director of Savani Heritage Conservation and one of the leading figures in the field of heritage restoration and conservation in India today. A civil engineer by education and a conservationist by passion, he represents a rare blend of technical expertise, visionary leadership and deep respect for India’s cultural legacy. Honoured with a Doctorate in Conservation from IEMS, Dr. Savani has dedicated more than two decades of his life to preserving India’s architectural heritage through scientific conservation practices, traditional craftsmanship and sustainable restoration methodologies.
Coming from a family deeply connected with craftsmanship and conservation, Dr. Ram Savani transformed inherited traditional knowledge into a professionally managed and nationally respected conservation enterprise. Under his leadership, Savani Heritage Conservation has emerged as one of India’s most recognized heritage conservation organizations, known for handling highly complex and historically significant restoration projects across the country.
Today, the organization has successfully restored and conserved more than 400 monuments and heritage structures across 22 states and union territories of India. The company’s work spans forts, palaces, temples, churches, colonial-era structures, museums and culturally significant heritage sites. What makes this achievement remarkable is not only the scale of work, but also the diversity of architectural styles, materials and conservation challenges addressed over the years.
Among the most iconic projects executed under Dr. Savani’s leadership is the restoration of the historic Cellular Jail in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, one of India’s most emotionally significant freedom movement landmarks. The company has also undertaken restoration works at Mumbai’s celebrated Rajabai Clock Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage structure admired globally for its Gothic architectural excellence.
Another major contribution has been the conservation works associated with the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, a place deeply linked to Mahatma Gandhi and India’s independence movement. The project focused on preserving the emotional, architectural and historical authenticity of one of the nation’s most sacred landmarks.
Under his guidance, the organization has also worked on the restoration of Pratapgad Fort in Maharashtra, one of the most historically important forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In addition to this, the company has restored more than 20 iconic temples across Maharashtra, reviving traditional lime technologies, indigenous materials and heritage craftsmanship techniques that are slowly disappearing in modern construction culture.
In Chennai, the restoration of the historic Victoria Public Hall stands as another example of Dr. Savani’s commitment toward preserving India’s architectural legacy. The company has also contributed to conservation works at Sanskar Kendra in Ahmedabad, designed by the legendary architect Le Corbusier. These projects reflect the organization’s capability to work across varied architectural periods while maintaining historical integrity and authenticity.
Under Dr. Ram Savani’s leadership, Savani Heritage Conservation has earned 12 UNESCO awards and more than 65 national and international recognitions for excellence in conservation and restoration. Among the most prestigious honours received are the Mahatma Gandhi Samman Award at the House of Commons in London and the Jewel of India Award at the United States Capitol.
Recently, Savani Heritage Conservation created history on national television through Shark Tank India, where the company secured the highest revenue deal of the season. This milestone brought unprecedented recognition to the heritage conservation industry and demonstrated how cultural preservation can also become a symbol of innovation, entrepreneurship and national pride.
What truly distinguishes Dr. Ram Savani is the philosophy with which he approaches conservation. For him, heritage restoration is not merely about repairing structures, it is about reviving identity, preserving collective memory and safeguarding the wisdom of generations.
The organization operates on strong core values personally championed by Dr. Savani: Client Centricity, a Solution-Based Approach, Impact-Focused Leadership, Commitment and Accountability, and the preservation of Historic Authenticity. He strongly advocates for like-to-like restoration methods, traditional materials and conservation practices that preserve the true essence of historic structures.
Beyond engineering and conservation, Dr. Ram Savani is also a student of Indian philosophy, Western philosophy and the Bhagwat Geeta. His philosophical understanding adds a deeper dimension to his work, reminding people that monuments are not merely buildings, but symbols of identity, wisdom and civilization.
Today, Dr. Ram Savani continues to lead with an ambitious vision to restore monuments across every state of India and contribute toward making India the heritage tourism hub of the world. Through conservation, research, training and awareness, he aims to ensure that India’s historic legacy continues to inspire future generations with pride and purpose.