India Adds Six New Sites to UNESCO Tentative List
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Addition of six sites to India's UNESCO Tentative List |
| Date of Addition | March 7, 2024 |
| Announced by | Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO |
| Total Tentative Sites in India | 62 |
| Significance | Inclusion in the tentative list is a prerequisite for future World Heritage status |
| Newly Added Sites | 1. Kanger Valley National Park (Chhattisgarh) 2. Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs (Telangana) 3. Ashokan Edict Sites (Multiple States) 4. Chausath Yogini Temples (Multiple States) 5. Gupta Temples (North India) 6. Palace-Fortresses of the Bundelas (Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh) |
| Total UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India | 43 (35 Cultural, 7 Natural, 1 Mixed) |
| Recent World Heritage Addition (2024) | Moidams (Ahom Dynasty burial sites) in Assam |