In a first, India to chair, host UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in 2024. Check dates here
- India to chair and host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee for the first time in New Delhi.
In a first, India is set to chair and host UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in New Delhi from 21st to 31st July 2024, Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, Vishal V Sharma said on 9 January.
As UNESCO's official statement, “At its 19th extraordinary session (UNESCO, 2023), the World Heritage Committee decided that its 46th session will take place in India.”
“Following a proposal by the authorities of the State Party of India, and in consultation with the UNESCO Director-General, the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee will take place from July 21 to 31, 2024 in New Delhi, India,” the statement added.
(More details awaited)
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Business NewsNewsIn a first, India to chair, host UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in 2024. Check dates here
First Published:9 Jan 2024, 06:42 AM IST
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