April 17, 2025 8:12 PM

India strengthens Heritage Preservation efforts on World Heritage Day

India marked World Heritage Day on April 18 with renewed focus on safeguarding its cultural and natural legacy. Observed globally, the day aims to honour and protect sites of historical, cultural, and environmental value. The theme for this year—“Heritage under Threat from Disasters and Conflicts: Preparedness and Learning from 60 Years of ICOMOS Actions”—emphasises the urgency of protecting heritage in vulnerable zones, drawing from the work of the International Council on Monuments and...