UNESCO
UNESCO is a specialised agency of the United Nations thats works for world peace through global cooperation in the field of education, culture and the sciences.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is an important programme under the United Nations. Such international bodies and programmes are very relevant.
UNESCO develops educational tools so as to help humanity live in a world free of intolerance and hate.
It works in preserving the cultural heritage of the world’s many cultures and also promotes the equal dignity of all cultures.
Headquartered in Paris, UNESCO is also a member of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
UNESCO World Heritage Site is a site recognized by UNESCO as having a distinctive cultural or physical significance, and which is considered of outstanding value to humanity. There are more than 1000 heritage sites across 167 nations.
World Heritage site in India
40 UNESCO World Heritage site in India.
- Taj Mahal,Agra
- Khajuraho,Madhya Pradesh
- Hampi, Karnataka
- Ajanta caves, Maharashtra
- Ellora Claves , Maharashtra
- Bodh Gaya, Bihar
- Sun Temple,Konark,Odisha
- Red Fort Complex, Delhi
- Sanchi , Madhya Pradesh
10.Chola Temple, Tamil Nadu
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