Neline Mondal

Neline Mondal (née Colassin) is a Belgian-born artist, heritage conservationist, teacher, social worker and cultural activist based in India. She is best known for her work in heritage preservation in Chandannagar, West Bengal, and for her efforts to promote the Bengali language, culture, and built heritage.

Early life and education Mondal was born in Belgium and grew up in the Netherlands. She later moved to Paris for higher education, where she studied at the École normale supérieure – PSL and earned advanced degrees in the life sciences, including a triple master's in physiology, cellular biology, and biochemistry. The couple reside in Chandannagar, West Bengal, where they continue their heritage conservation and cultural advocacy.

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