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World Heritage Week is celebrated on 19 to 25. November 2024

Important Days | Dated: 29 Nov 2024

World Heritage Week (WHW) is annually observed across India from November 19 to 25 to promote the heritage and the culture of monuments and important sites for their conservation.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - WHW recognises and celebrates heritage sites that have been recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
  • - The theme of WHW 2024 is "Discover and Experience Diversity".

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) WHW began with a special event held at the Sitaram temple in Soronji, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
  • (ii) WHW events are annually organised by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture (MOC), various Museums, and other heritage-conscious organisations across India.
  • (iii) In India, WHW is a part of the promotion activities by the Government of India (Gol) to promote India's unique heritage for the benefit of present an future generations.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, World Heritage Week is celebrated from:

Correct Answer: 19 to 25 November

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)

  • Director-General (DG)- Yadubir Singh Rawat
  • Headquarters - New Delhi, Delhi