PM Modi Opens 46th World Heritage Committee Session at Bharat Mandapam

PM Modi emphasized India’s heritage as a combination of both history and science. He made these remarks during the inauguration of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The Prime Minister underscored India’s commitment to preserving global heritage and announced a contribution of one million dollars to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre for the conservation of world heritage sites. He also mentioned the launch of a certificate program in world heritage management for young professionals in India.

PM Modi urged for collaborative efforts in advancing each other’s heritage and highlighted India’s vision of development alongside heritage preservation. He cited examples of modern development initiatives like the Vishwanath Corridor in Kashi, the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, and the modernization of Nalanda University, while emphasizing the global outreach of Ayurveda. Furthermore, PM Modi emphasized the scientific prowess present in India’s heritage. He referred to the engineering marvel of the Kedarnath Temple and the rust-resistant iron pillar in Delhi as evidence of India’s scientific advancement throughout history.

The Prime Minister also announced the proposal to include the historic “Maidam” of North East India in the UNESCO World Heritage List, which would mark India’s 43rd World Heritage site and the first cultural world heritage site in North East India to receive this status.