India to Chair & Host UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in July 2024.

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The decision to hold the 46th session in India was confirmed during the 19th extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee in 2023. This decision, stemming from a proposal by Indian authorities in consultation with the UNESCO Director-General, reflects the collaborative efforts between India and UNESCO in fostering global cooperation in education, arts, science, and culture to promote world peace.


      The World Heritage Committee determines inclusions, additions, and removals from the World Heritage List and the List of World Heritage in Danger.

      The committee meets once a year, and consists of representatives from 21 member states

      UNESCO is a specialised agency of United Nations that aims at promoting the world peace and national security through international cooperation in education, arts, science and culture.

 

     


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