Ms. Ronita Mondal is an archaeologist and historian from Howrah, West Bengal, committed to the study, documentation, and preservation of India’s cultural heritage. She holds a Master’s degree in Archaeology (2019) from the University of Calcutta, Alipore Campus, and a Bachelor’s degree in History (Honours, 2017) from Gokhale Memorial Girls’ College. She completed her schooling at Tarasundari Balika Vidyabhaban, Howrah.

Her academic and field training reflects a deep engagement with material culture, archaeological methods, and heritage conservation. She participated in the University of Calcutta’s excavations at Asur Danga (2018–2019) and took part in exploration programs at Kotasur, Masra, and Malooti—experiences that enriched her understanding of settlement archaeology and regional cultural dynamics.

Ms. Mondal has further strengthened her expertise through specialized workshops, including sessions on coinage and museum studies at the State Archaeological Museum, and training in temple architecture and iconography at Utkal University, organized by the Asiatic Society. In 2025, she broadened her scholarly exposure by attending the Ministry of Culture’s international conference “Gyan Bharatam: Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage” held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

She is currently engaged in a collaborative initiative to establish a district museum in Hooghly, focusing on regional heritage curation and public engagement. Proficient in Bengali, English, and Hindi, Ms. Mondal integrates archaeological research with conservation ethics, working toward safeguarding and promoting India’s cultural legacy.