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India nominates Meghalaya’s living root bridges for UNESCO World Heritage
India has sent a special request to UNESCO to include Meghalaya’s living root bridges in the World Heritage list for 2026-27.
These bridges are made by the Khasi and Jaintia communities using the roots of rubber trees.
They are very special because they show how people and nature live together in harmony.
The bridges have been cared for by these communities for many years.
India’s ambassador gave the request to UNESCO in Paris.
The bridges are located in the beautiful hills of Meghalaya.
The government hopes that UNESCO will accept the request and give these bridges global recognition.
India submitted the nomination of Meghalaya’s living root bridges for UNESCO World Heritage list 2026-27.
The bridges are located in the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, created by indigenous communities.
The nomination was handed over by India’s Ambassador Vishal V Sharma to UNESCO’s Director Lazare Assomo Eloundou.
The bridges represent a living cultural landscape shaped by the Khasi and Jaintia communities over centuries.
The nomination highlights the harmonious relationship between people, nature, and spirituality in the region.
- Who
- India, Khasi and Jaintia communities, UNESCO
- What
- Nomination of Meghalaya’s living root bridges for UNESCO World Heritage
- Where
- Paris, France (submission); Meghalaya, India (location)
- When
- January 29, 2024
- Why
- To recognize and preserve living cultural traditions and indigenous knowledge systems
Key facts
- Location
- Southern slopes of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya
- Nomination Year
- 2026-27
- Indigenous Communities
- Khasi and Jaintia
- Submission Date
- January 29, 2024
- Submitted By
- India’s Ambassador Vishal V Sharma
- UNESCO Recipient
- Director Lazare Assomo Eloundou
Timeline
Meghalaya's heritage push put root bridges on UNESCO radar.
Efforts intensified, nomination likely by July.
Protection drive likely influenced October nomination.
November's heritage focus sealed UNESCO bid.
India submits Meghalaya's root bridges for 2027 UNESCO status.
Quotes
Conrad K Sangma
Chief Minister of Meghalaya
“These included a note on Meghalaya's 'Vision 2032' for sustained economic growth, and proposals aimed at maintaining the state's development momentum in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat”
assamtribune.com
Official Release
Official statement from the government
“These included a note on Meghalaya’s ‘Vision 2032’ for sustained economic growth, and proposals aimed at maintaining the state’s development momentum in alignment with the national vision of Viksit Bharat”
theprint.in
Sources
India submits nomination of Meghalaya’s living root bridges for UNESCO World Heritage site
India pitches Meghalaya’s living root bridges to UNESCO’s World Heritage list
India submits Meghalaya’s living root bridges nomination to UNESCO World Heritage list - Telegraph India
Conrad Sangma meets PM Modi, discusses Meghalaya Vision 2032, growth agenda
Meghalaya CM meets PM in Delhi, highlights state’s development initiatives
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