Belum Caves Earn Geo Heritage Status, Tourism to Increase

Imagine some super old caves, like, millions of years old!

These caves, called Belum Caves, are in India and have been given a special award because they are super interesting to scientists.

This award, called Geo Heritage Site status, is like saying the caves are really special and should be protected.

The government hopes this will bring more people to visit.

The caves were made by an old river that used to flow underground, and people even lived there a long, long time ago.

Scientists have studied them and found cool things like old pottery.

Now, the government wants to make it easier for tourists to visit and learn about this amazing place.