The International Roerich Memorial Trust (IRMT) was founded in 1992-93 on the initiative of Svetoslav Roerich and his spouse Devika Rani. It was set up with the support of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in India, the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh. Its aim is to preserve and promote the heritage of the Roerich family and to develop the Roerich Estate into a world-class museum, educational, scientific and cultural center. The Trust runs the N. Roerich and S. Roerich Art Gallery, a memorial house, the Svetoslav Roerich and Devika Rani Museum, the Urusvati Himalayan Research Institute, the Himalayan Folk Art Museum and the Helena Roerich Academy of Arts. It also hosts exhibitions, the International Roerich Festival of Culture, and a souvenir shop.