India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
S.
Name of Site
State
Year of inscription
Agra Fort
Uttar Pradesh
1983
Ajanta Caves
Maharashtra
1983
Ellora Caves
Maharashtra
1983
Taj Mahal
Uttar Pradesh
1983
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
Tamil Nadu
1984
Sun Temple, Konarak
Odisha
1984
Churches and Convents of Goa
Goa
1986
Fatehpur Sikri
Uttar Pradesh
1986
Group of Monuments at Hampi
Karnataka
1986
Khajuraho, Group of Temples
Madhya Pradesh
1986
Elephanta Caves
Maharashtra
1987
Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram
Tamil Nadu
1987 & 2004
Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
Karnataka
1987
Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Madhya Pradesh
1989
Humayun's Tomb, Delhi
Delhi
1993
QutbMinar and its Monuments, Delhi
Delhi
1993
Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Madhya Pradesh
2003
Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological Park
Gujarat
2004
Red Fort Complex, Delhi
Delhi
2007
Hill Forts of Rajasthan
Rajasthan
2013
Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen's Stepwell) at Patan
Gujarat
2014
Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara(Nalanda University) at Nalanda
Bihar
2016
Dholavira: A Harappan City
Gujarat
2021
Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
Telangana
2021
Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas
Karnataka
2023
Moidams-the Mount-Burial system of the Ahom Dynasty
Assam
2024
27.
Maratha Military Landscapes of India
Maharashtra
2025
28.
Mountain Railways of India ( Darjeeling,1999), Nilgiri (2005), Kalka-Shimla
West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh
2008
29.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
Maharashtra
2004
30.
Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
Bihar
2002
31.
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Rajasthan
2010
32.
The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement
Chandigarh
2016
33.
Historic City of Ahmedabad
Gujarat
2017
34.
Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai
Govt of Maharashtra
2018
35.
Jaipur City, Rajasthan
Govt of Rajasthan
2019
36.
Santiniketan
Visva Bharati
2023
37.
Kaziranga National Park
Assam
1985
38.
Keoladeo National Park
Rajasthan
1985
39.
Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
Assam
1985
40.
Sunderbans National Park
West Bengal
1987
41.
Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
Uttarakhand
1988, 2005
42.
Western Ghats
Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu
2012
43.
Great Himalayan National Park
Himachal Pradesh
2014
44.
Khangchendzonga National Park (2016)
Sikkim
2016
No
(Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts)
(Amber and Gagron Forts are under protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums)
There are 44 World Heritage Properties in the country, details of which are provided in Annexure - I. The Government has sent the following proposals to the World Heritage Centre for consideration for inclusion in the World Heritage List:
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) undertakes conservation and maintenance of 3,686 monuments, including 27 World Heritage properties, along with the provision of amenities for tourists such as drinking water, toilet blocks, pathways and landscaping etc. for protected monuments/sites under the ASI's jurisdiction. Conservation and maintenance of these monuments/sites is a continuous process and is carried out based on the needs of the monuments and the availability of resources.
ANNEXURE-I
Properties on World Heritage List (44)
CULTURAL SITES:
Under Protection of Archaeological Survey of India (27)
Under Protection of Ministry of Railways (2)
Under Protection of Bodhgaya Temple Management Committee (1)
Under Protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums (1)
Under Protection of Chandigarh Administration (1)
Under Protection of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (1)
Under Protection of Bombay Municipal Corporation (1)
Under Protection of Jaipur Municipal Corporation (1)
Under Vice Chancellor, Visva Bharati (1)
NATURAL PROPERTIES: (7)
Under Protection of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes
MIXED PROPERTIES: (1)
Under Protection of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes
This information was given by Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
