Ms. Nabanita Ghoshal is an archaeologist and heritage researcher from Kolkata, currently associated with the Directorate of Archaeology and Museums, Government of West Bengal. She holds an M.Sc. in Archaeology from the University of Calcutta and a Post Graduate Diploma in Archaeology from the Archaeological Survey of India. A UGC-NET JRF awardee, she combines strong academic training with extensive fieldwork experience across major archaeological sites, including Malhar, Karanpura, Binjore, and the Kalibangan cultural zone.

She has also contributed to conservation initiatives through specialized heritage training and field projects at Tabo, Kangra, and Dehradun, developing expertise in the preservation and restoration of historic monuments. Currently, she is part of a collaborative project to establish a district museum in Hooghly, envisioned as a centre for regional heritage curation and public engagement.

Fluent in Bengali, English, and Hindi, Ms. Ghoshal also pursues creative interests in sketching, dance, and travel. Her work seeks to integrate archaeological research, cultural historiography, and conservation ethics to support India’s tangible and intangible heritage.