India's Cultural Heritage: A New Dimension

India is showcasing its rich cultural heritage by hosting the World Heritage Committee session for the first time. Vishal V Sharma, the chairperson, highlights the efforts and international collaboration involved. With 42 heritage sites listed, India aims to inspire future generations and bolster global heritage recognition.

India is making significant strides in preserving its rich cultural heritage by hosting the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) from July 21-31, at Bharat Mandapam. This marks the first time the country is staging this prestigious UNESCO event.

Vishal V Sharma, the current chairperson of the WHC, emphasized the hard work and collaborative efforts that went into bringing this session to India. Sharma highlighted India's organizational capabilities, infrastructural capacities, and global leadership in heritage conservation.

As the permanent representative of India to UNESCO, Sharma underscored India's ambition to inspire younger generations and raise heritage awareness among its citizens. He noted India's ongoing efforts to have its 43rd site, Assam's 'Moidams', inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

(With inputs from agencies.)