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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicWorld Heritage Committee

Topic: World Heritage Committee

No better time than these Amrit Kaal years to preserve our cultural traditions—Gajendra Shekhawat

India has achieved a significant cultural milestone with the entry of Moidams—the mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam—in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

India to host World Heritage Committee meeting

46th WHC session to focus on cultural heritage preservation.

Africa has just 98 of 1,199 World Heritage Sites. Commitee meeting sees chorus for more diverse list

India, which is hosting the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, is pushing for Chardeo Moidams, 700-year old mound-burial system of Ahom dynasty, to be added to list.

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