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Ram Charit Manas, Panchtantra included in 'UNESCO's
Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register'

Ramcharit Manas, Panchtantra, and our common humanity. These three are classics
Sahrdayaloka-Locana have been included in that have deeply influenced Indian literature and
UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific culture, shaping the moral fabric and artistic
Regional Register. This inclusion is a proud expressions of the country. These literary works
moment for India, reaffirming the country's rich have transcended time and place and have left
literary heritage and cultural legacy. It marks a an indelible mark on readers and artists both
step forward in the efforts toward global cultural within and outside India. Sahrdayaloka-Locana,
preservation, highlighting the importance of Panchtantra, and Ramcharitmanas were written
recognizing and safeguarding the diverse by Pt. Acharya Anandvardhan, Vishnu Sharma,
narratives and artistic expressions that shape and Goswami Tulsidas respectively.

Cambodia, Cham Temple in Vietnam, and Stupa in
Bagan, Myanmar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
has announced a contribution of 1 million dollars
to the UNESCO World Heritage Center on behalf of
India in the 46th meeting of the committee. These
grants will be used for capacity building, technical
assistance, and conservation of World Heritage
sites. In particular, this money will help countries
of the Global South. A certificate program in World
Heritage Management for young professionals has
also been started in India. Prime Minister Modi
has expressed confidence that India's cultural and
creative industry will become a major factor in
global development. Earlier, no attention was paid to the
return of valuable antiquities of cultural
Hosting the World Heritage importance smuggled or sent abroad.
Committee for the first time
India hosted the World Heritage Committee meeting While only 13 antiquities were brought
for the first time. This meeting is scheduled from back to the country in the 38 years
21 to 31 July. The World Heritage Committee before 2014, 344 antiquities have been
meets once a year. It manages all matters related
to World Heritage and decides on the sites to be recovered in the last 10 years.
included in the World Heritage List. During the
meeting, proposals to nominate new sites to
the World Heritage List, conservation reports showcase Indian culture at Bharat Mandapam. The
of the existing 124 World Heritage properties, Return of Treasures exhibition displays some of
international assistance and use of World Heritage the artifacts brought back to the country. So far,
funds, etc. are discussed. More than 2000 more than 350 artifacts have been brought back.
international and national representatives from An 'Incredible India' exhibition was also organized
more than 150 countries participated in this year's to highlight India's rich cultural heritage, centuries-
meeting. During this, the World Heritage Young old civilization, geographical diversity,
Professionals Forum and the World Heritage Site tourist destinations as well as modern
Managers Forum were also organized. During this, developments in the field of information
various exhibitions are also being organized to technology and infrastructure. n

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