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Wiki Explores Madhya Pradesh - Phase I

Proposed activities

Madhya Pradesh is one of the State which is absolutely rich in built heritage. There are fascinating temples, fort and even the biggest display of Cave paintings. While there are many imageries of the popular locations in Wikimedia Commons, unfortunately they are not systematically documented and lacks quality images. Even popular tourist spots and UNESCO World Heritage sites like Eastern Group of temples of Khajuraho have over processed images taken randomly. There are several important museum in the state which has been severely under documented in Wikimedia Commons.

Also important built heritage cities like Ujjain or Bhopal have little or no presence in Commons. This exploration project is being conducted in several phases for photo document systematic photo documentation of built heritage of the district in multiple phases. This is the first phase of seventeen days which comprises of covering a major part of built heritage as well some natural heritage. This is also the first time the state of Madhya Pradesh will be documented under Wiki Exploration Program.

Tentative Period

September to November, 2026

PLACES TO COVER

1. SATNA
2. KHAJURAHO
3. DATIA
4. JHANSI
5. GWALIOR
6. MORENA
7. BHOPAL
8. SANCHI
9. BHIMBETKA
10. UJJAIN
11. INDORE
12. MANDU
13. JABALPUR

Expected impact

1. Number of media files to be uploaded to Wikimedia commons - 7000 +
2. Number of media files used on Wikimedia projects: 10%-15%

Estimated budget

Approximate Budget is between Rs 1,72,000 to Rs 1,75,000.00

Tentative breakup of cost

1. Accommodation cost for 16 days - Rs 72,000.00
2. Car Cost for 13 days - Rs 58,500.00
3. Food cost for 16 days - Rs 24,000.00
4. Train fares for multiple journeys - Rs 16,010.00
5. Miscellaneous Cost - Rs 1,500.00

Proposed by

Amitabha Gupta (talk) 08:54, 31 October 2025 (UTC)

@Amitabha Gupta:, thank you for submitting this proposal. Your planning and execution of Wiki Exploration projects have been very impactful over years and through these phases, Wikimedia Commons has received thousands and thousands of heritage sites from West Bengal and other states. We are excited to see another year of activities coming through. As you lead and manage this project, please apply for a Rapid Fund from WMF. We will be happy to provide any kind of support if you need to successfully complete this project. -- Bodhisattwa (talk) 04:11, 30 November 2025 (UTC) (on behalf of West Bengal Wikimedians User Group)

Wiki Explores Odisha - Phase I

Proposed activities

In the eastern India, the state of Odisha is rich in built heritage which is not properly documented in Wikimedia Commons. Popular temples like 64 Yogni temple of Hirapur have over processed photographs, while three famous palaces of Odisha - Belgadia, Dhenkanal and Gajalakshami has absolutely no presence in Wikimedia Commons. Even it is difficult to find a good photo of Lingaraja Temple.

In this seven day Wiki Exploration Project of Odisha we plan to photo document systematically and in details some major areas of Odisha Famous for their built heritage. This is the first time the State of Odisha is being documented under Wiki Exploration Programme.

Tentative Period

September to November, 2026

PLACES TO COVER

1. BARIPADA
2. BHUBANESWAR
3. BANAPUR
4. DHENKANNAL
5. CUTTACK
6. JAJPUR

Expected impact

1. Number of media files to be uploaded to Wikimedia commons - 3000 +
2. Number of media files used on Wikimedia projects: 10%-15%'

Estimated budget

Approximate Budget is between Rs 71,000 to Rs 75,000.00

Tentative breakup of cost

1. Accomodation Cost for 6 days (@ Rs 3000 per day for 4 days and @ 12000 per day for 2 days at Belgadia Palace and Gajalakshmi Palace ) - Rs 36,000.00
2. Car Cost for 6 days - Rs 21,000.00
3. Food cost for 6 days - Rs 9,000.00
4. Train Ticket - Rs 4,510.00
5. Miscelleneous Costs - Rs 1,000.00

Proposed by

Amitabha Gupta (talk) 09:24, 31 October 2025 (UTC)

@Amitabha Gupta:, thank you for submitting this proposal. Your planning and execution of Wiki Exploration projects have been very impactful over years and through these phases, Wikimedia Commons has received thousands and thousands of heritage sites from West Bengal and other states. We are excited to see another year of activities coming through. As you lead and manage this project, please apply for a Rapid Fund from WMF. We will be happy to provide any kind of support if you need to successfully complete this project. -- Bodhisattwa (talk) 04:12, 30 November 2025 (UTC) (on behalf of West Bengal Wikimedians User Group)

Wiki Explores Purulia - Phase II

Proposed activities

Back in 2017, Wiki Explores Purulia Phase I was the first Wiki Exploration Program conducted by West Bengal Wikimedians User Group. Since then the built heritage in that area has seen rapid change as well as new built heritage sites have come in limelight. Wiki Explores Purulia - Phase II is a three day tour where we visit the Purulia district of West Bengal to revisit some of the heritage places for Photo documentation of current state which has undergone changes plus those sites which have not been documented yet in Wikimedia Commons.

Tentative Period

January to March, 2026

PLACES TO COVER

1. Raghunathpur
2. Bero
3. Bundla
4. Simla
5. Arrah
6. Dapunia
7. Garh Panchakot
8. Para
9. Pakbirra
10. Tadagram
11. Arsha
12. Tumba Jhalda
13. Baghmundi
14. Deulghata
15. Telkupi
16. Shanka
17. Mangalda
18. Podlara
19. Loulara
20. Choto Balarampur
21. Hutmura
22. Chaklator

Expected impact

1. Number of media files to be uploaded to Wikimedia commons - 1000 +
2. Number of media files used on Wikimedia projects: '10%-15%

Estimated budget

Approximate Budget is between Rs 28,000.00 to Rs 30,000.00

1. Accommodation Cost for 3 days - Rs 9,000.00
2. Car Cost for 3 days - Rs 10,500.00
3. Food Cost for 3 days - Rs 3,000.00
4. Train Ticket - Rs 4,500.00
5. Miscellaneous Cost - Rs 1,000.00

Proposed by

Amitabha Gupta (talk) 17:43, 31 October 2025 (UTC)

@Amitabha Gupta:, thank you for submitting this proposal. Your planning and execution of Wiki Exploration projects have been very impactful over years and through these phases, Wikimedia Commons has received thousands and thousands of heritage sites from West Bengal and other states. We are excited to see another year of activities coming through. As you lead and manage this project, please apply for a Rapid Fund from WMF. We will be happy to provide any kind of support if you need to successfully complete this project. -- Bodhisattwa (talk) 04:12, 30 November 2025 (UTC) (on behalf of West Bengal Wikimedians User Group)

Wiki Explores Hooghly - Phase II

Proposed activities

One of the earliest Wiki Exploration Project conducted by West Bengal Wikimedians User Group was Wiki Explores Hooghly - Phase I. We conduct Wiki Explores Hooghly - Phase II as a revisit some of the earlier documented built heritage to see what changes they have undergone as well as visiting sites which has not been documented before.

Tentative Period

January to March, 2026

PLACES TO COVER

1. Haripal
2. Piasara
3. Tagra
4. Mahanad
5. Bali Dewanganj
6. Badanganj
7. Hamirbati
8. Parul
9. Chakdighi
10. Dasghara
11. Gurap
12. Janai
13. Baksa
14. Gourhati
15. Kankrakuli
16. Kayapat
17. Kalimba
18. Kotalpur
19. Gopinagar
20. Gurbari
21. Deulpara
22. Dhaniakhali
23. Puinan
24. Guptipara
25. Chandannagar
26. Chinsurah

Expected impact

1. Number of media files to be uploaded to Wikimedia commons - 1000 +
2. Number of media files used on Wikimedia projects: '10%-15%

Estimated budget

Approximate Budget is between Rs 38,000.00 to Rs 40,000.00

1. Accommodation cost for 5 days - Rs 15000.00
2. Car Cost for 5 days - Rs 17,500.00
3. Food cost for 5 days - Rs 5,000.00
4. Miscellaneous Cost - Rs 1,000.00

Proposed by

Amitabha Gupta (talk) 18:13, 31 October 2025 (UTC)

@Amitabha Gupta:, thank you for submitting this proposal. Your planning and execution of Wiki Exploration projects have been very impactful over years and through these phases, Wikimedia Commons has received thousands and thousands of heritage sites from West Bengal and other states. We are excited to see another year of activities coming through. As you lead and manage this project, please apply for a Rapid Fund from WMF. We will be happy to provide any kind of support if you need to successfully complete this project. -- Bodhisattwa (talk) 04:12, 30 November 2025 (UTC) (on behalf of West Bengal Wikimedians User Group)

Documentary Film on Wiki Exploration Program

Proposed activities

Wiki Exploration Program has been going on for quite a number of years with a very small team. We have completed successfully over 30 exploration projects now, but very little has been to promote this unique program. We wish to come up with a small low budgeted documentary film on Wiki Exploration Program based on existing video footages and some more video footages which we will shoot with professional videographers during the grant period and then take help of professional editors to complete the film

Expected impact

1. The Documentary of 25 minutes will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons
2. Related 2000 Photos will be uploaded to Wikimedia Commons

Estimated budget

Approximate Budget would be between Rs 1,17,000.00 to Rs 1,20,000.00 with a rough breakup as follows.

1. Train Cost 10,000.00
2. Car Cost 20,000.00
3. Hotel Cost 15,000.00
4. Food Cost 7,000.00
5. Videographer's charges 30,000.00
6. Editor's charges 25,000.00
7. Studio Charge 10,000.00
8. Miscellaneous charge 828.00

Proposed by

Amitabha Gupta (talk) 18:23, 31 October 2025 (UTC)

@Amitabha Gupta:, thank you for submitting this proposal. Your planning and execution of Wiki Exploration projects have been very impactful over years and through these phases, Wikimedia Commons has received thousands and thousands of heritage sites from West Bengal and other states. As you lead and manage this project, please apply for a Rapid Fund from WMF. We are fully supportive to the idea that this impactful project needs promotion. -- Bodhisattwa (talk) 04:16, 30 November 2025 (UTC) (on behalf of West Bengal Wikimedians User Group)

Workshop for prospective volunteers for Wiki Exploration Projects

Proposed activities

Wiki Exploration Project team consists of only a few members. To increase number of volunteers in this project, a detailed workshop will be arranged.

Expected impact

1. Increase of Wiki Exploration Project team strength by 30% 2. I expect at least 2000 plus images uploaded by these volunteers 3. At least three Day exploration program conducted voluntarily by these participants.

Estimated budget

The total cost of Workshop should be around Rs 15000.00

Proposed by

Amitabha Gupta (talk) 18:35, 31 October 2025 (UTC)

@Amitabha Gupta:, thank you for submitting this proposal. Your planning and execution of Wiki Exploration projects have been very impactful over years and through these phases, Wikimedia Commons has received thousands and thousands of heritage sites from West Bengal and other states. We are excited to see another year of activities coming through. As you lead and manage this project, please apply for a Rapid Fund from WMF. We will be happy to provide any kind of support if you need to successfully complete this project. -- Bodhisattwa (talk) 04:16, 30 November 2025 (UTC) (on behalf of West Bengal Wikimedians User Group)