1、September 2024The world of World Heritage sites:An overview of the framework and ways to safeguard heritage sitesMessageCulture encompasses various traditions,values,customs and practices which are passed down from one generation to another.World Heritage plays an important role in safeguarding the

2、cultural heritage of the world and uniting people across the globe to work towards the preservation of world heritage sites.This paper delves into the significance of World Heritage,offering an in-depth exploration of its management systems to inform and inspire readers about the importance of World

3、 Heritage and highlight Indias remarkable contributions in the preservation of World Heritage sites.The paper also examines the distribution of World Heritage sites around the world,emphasising the need for a balanced representation of the State Parties on the World Heritage List from the five regio

4、ns of UNESCO.Indias heritage sites reflects a unique blend of architectural styles,historical narratives and cultural pluralism.Our country has been an active participant in the World Heritage Convention since its inception with 43 sites already inscribed on the World Heritage List and many more on

5、the Tentative List.1The Honourable Prime Ministers call of Vikas Bhi,Virasat Bhi and the Government of Indias Viksit Bharat Vision 2047 lays out a path for leveraging heritage and creativity for the holistic development of the nation.The recent announcement bythe Prime Minister of India regarding a

6、generous financial grant for the World Heritage Centre further underscores the countrys ongoing leadership and commitment to this cause.2Known for its rich cultural diversity,India stands as a shining example in the global effort to preserve the shared global heritage.While Indian states already hav