India has recently added Six Properties to UNESCO’s Tentative List

About the Newly Added Properties to the tentative list

About the Tentative List and Process of UNESCO Recognition

• The tentative list is an inventory of sites a country intends to nominate for UNESCO’s World Heritage status.
• Inclusion in the tentative list is a mandatory step before a site is officially nominated for the World Heritage List.
• India now has 62 sites on UNESCO’s tentative list.

Indian Properties Recognised Under UNESCO

• Total World Heritage Sites: 43.
• Categories:
  • Cultural Sites: 35 (e.g., Taj Mahal, Jaipur City).
  • Natural Sites: 7 (e.g., Kaziranga National Park, Western Ghats).
  • Mixed Site: 1 (Khangchendzonga National Park).
• Latest Addition: Moidams (Ahom Dynasty burial mounds, Assam) recognized in 2024.

About UNESCO World Heritage Site

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites are landmarks recognized for their cultural, natural, or mixed significance, holding outstanding universal value.
• Establishment: The World Heritage Convention was adopted by UNESCO in 1972 to identify and protect sites of global importance.
• Purpose: The program aims to preserve cultural heritage, protect biodiversity, and promote sustainable tourism while fostering international cooperation.
• Significance
• • Recognition enhances global awareness and conservation efforts, ensuring legal protection and funding for preservation.
  • Inscription on the World Heritage List boosts tourism, economic development, and cultural pride for the host country.