PARI aims at “stimulating dialogue, reflection, and inspiration, contributing to the dynamic cultural fabric of the nation.” Additionally, the project hopes to uplift the “aesthetic and cultural outlook of New Delhi” in association with the Lalit Kala Akademi as well as the National Gallery of Modern Art. The project was launched by the Ministry of Culture on the occasion of the 46th Session of the World Heritage Committee Meeting which was held in New Delhi from July 21 to 31.