"India will contribute one million dollars to UNESCO World Heritage Centre": PM Modi
Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India will contribute one million dollars to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to provide support for heritage conservation in countries, especially of the Global South.
Speaking at the inauguration of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today, PM Modi said that India considers the preservation of global heritage as its responsibility, and hence, is providing support for heritage conservation not only in India but also in countries of the Global South.
«India considers the preservation of global heritage as its responsibility, and hence, we are providing support for heritage conservation not only in India but also in countries of the Global South. India is assisting in the conservation of many heritages like Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Cham Temples in Vietnam, and Bagan Stupa in Myanmar. In this direction, I am making an announcement. India will contribute one million dollars to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. This grant will be used for capacity building, technical assistance, and the conservation of world heritage sites,» PM Modi said.
«A certificate programme in world heritage management has also started in India for young professionals,» he added.
The Prime Minister also appealed everyone to come together to advance each other's heritage.
«Today, through the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, India's appeal is to come together to advance each other's heritage. Let us unite for the expansion of human welfare
