India Expands UNESCO Heritage with New Listings, Seeks Support

UNESCO is considering adding more Indian sites to its list of places that could become World Heritage sites.

India also wants to get the Chhath Mahaparva festival recognized.

Seven new natural sites, like rock formations and hills, have been added to the tentative list.

India is working with other countries to help get the festival on the list.

This helps protect these important places and traditions.