‘IFP’s priorities at the moment are built around preservation of our collections’
Renaud Colson, director of the French Institute of Pondicherry, marked the institute’s 70‑year milestone by reviewing its research achievements and outlining upcoming goals. He emphasized that safeguarding the institute’s extensive archival and scientific collections is the primary focus, alongside fostering interdisciplinary studies and strengthening collaborations with Indian scholars and institutions. He also highlighted the need for increased funding and digital access to these resources.