Delegates of World Heritage Committee visit monuments in and around Delhi
Jul 28, 2024
New Delhi [India], July 28 : Delegates and members of the World Heritage Committee visited monuments on Sunday and enjoyed shopping, Indian cuisine and a lot more on the day off on Sunday after deliberating on World Heritage Matters for seven days from July 21, Ministry of Culture stated.
On July 26 and 27, the World Heritage Committee declared 25 new World Heritage Properties on the World Heritage List after much deliberations.
India is hosting the World Heritage Committee Meeting for the first time from July 21 to 31, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The World Heritage Committee meets once a year and is responsible for managing all matters pertaining to World Heritage and deciding on sites to be inscribed on the World Heritage List. More than 2000 international and national delegates from more than 150 countries are participating in the meeting.
It was declared after requests by some of the committee members that the delegate would like to have a day off and would like to immerse in the heritage of India.
To make the stay of these delegates memorable, the Archaeological Survey of India facilitated visits to the monuments and world heritage sites situated in and around Delhi, for the delegates of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee. The visit included a designated day off for delegates to explore the surrounding area and experience local culture. The delegates were provided with an opportunity to explore the local region and engage with its cultural heritage.
During their visit, the delegates were impressed by the site's cultural and natural significance and acknowledged the conservation efforts made by the Archaeological Survey of India. They commended the site's management team for their dedication to preserving the site's integrity and authenticity.
Their visit underscores India's commitment to preserving its rich cultural heritage and natural wonders for future generations.
Several delegates chose to visit the historic city of Agra, where they indulged themselves in the appreciation of the timeless wonder of the Taj Mahal, apart from the two other World Heritage Sites in Agra: the Agra Fort and the Fatehpur Sikri group of monuments.
