India
Properties inscribed on the World Heritage List (35)
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Cultural (27)
- Agra Fort (1983)
- Ajanta Caves (1983)
- Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara (Nalanda University) at Nalanda, Bihar (2016)
- Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989)
- Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004)
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004)
- Churches and Convents of Goa (1986)
- Elephanta Caves (1987)
- Ellora Caves (1983)
- Fatehpur Sikri (1986)
- Great Living Chola Temples (1987)
- Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986)
- Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984)
- Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987)
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan (2013)
- Humayun's Tomb, Delhi (1993)
- Khajuraho Group of Monuments (1986)
- Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya (2002)
- Mountain Railways of India (1999)
- Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993)
- Rani-ki-Vav (the Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan, Gujarat (2014)
- Red Fort Complex (2007)
- Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003)
- Sun Temple, Konârak (1984)
- Taj Mahal (1983)
- The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016)
- The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010)
Natural (7)
- Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area (2014)
- Kaziranga National Park (1985)
- Keoladeo National Park (1985)
- Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985)
- Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988)
- Sundarbans National Park (1987)
- Western Ghats (2012)
Mixed (1)
Properties submitted on the Tentative List (44)
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- Temples at Bishnupur, West Bengal (1998)
- Mattanchery Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala (1998)
- Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh (1998)
- Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (1998)
- Sri Harimandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab (2004)
- River Island of Majuli in midstream of Brahmaputra River in Assam (2004)
- Namdapha National Park (2006)
- Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch (2006)
- Bhitarkanika Conservation Area (2009)
- Neora Valley National Park (2009)
Activities (8)
- Technical assistance for the conservation of the Group of Monuments at Hampi, India
- Enhancing our Heritage- Monitoring and managing for success in World Natural Heritage sites
- Support for the creation of the Indian Heritage Cities Network (IHCN)
- Rapid Response Facility
- Business Skills for Natural World Heritage Site Managers programme
News (24)
- Reports released on UNESCO/Republic of Korea Funds-in-Trust Project Supporting Silk Roads Nomination Monday, 12 December 2016
- Successful 5th Coordination Meeting of UNESCO World Heritage related category 2 centres held in Dehradun, India Thursday, 24 November 2016
- World Heritage inscription of “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier” an invitation to transnational cooperation Wednesday, 21 September 2016
- Director of World Heritage Centre attends World Heritage inscription ceremony in India Thursday, 4 August 2016
- Almaty Agreement adopted in the Fourth meeting of the Coordinating Committee on the World Heritage Serial Nomination of the Silk Roads Tuesday, 22 December 2015
Events (15)
- International Training Workshop on “Enhancing Capacity for Effective Management of Coastal and Marine World Heritage Sites of the Asia-Pacific Region” 26-Feb-2016-28-Feb-2016
- 4th Silk Roads Serial World Heritage Nomination Coordinating Committee Meeting 24-Nov-2015-26-Nov-2015
- International World Heritage Youth Forum: Living with Heritage: Temple, Environment and People (T.E.P.) 08-Jun-2013-17-Jun-2013
- International World Heritage Expert Meeting on Visual Integrity 06-Mar-2013-09-Mar-2013
- Seminar on Economics and Heritage Conservation 10-Dec-2012-14-Dec-2012
India
Ratification of the Convention:
Monday, 14 November 1977
1985-1991 2001-2007 2011-2015
Source:
Official Relations (UNESCO/ERI)
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UNESCO Country page
India
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Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO
H. E. Ms Ruchira Kamboj
Ambassador,
Permanent Delegate
Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO
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