Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed UNESCO’s decision to declare Assam’s Moidams as a World Heritage Site.
In a post on micro-blogging site X, Modi said “A matter of immense joy and pride for India. The Moidams at Charaideo showcases the glorious Ahom culture, which places utmost reverence to ancestors. I hope more people learn about the great Ahom rule and culture. Glad that the Moidams joined the #WorldHeritage List.”
The Moidams of Assam on Friday received the prestigious 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site tag in the cultural category.
Moidams is the 1st cultural site (from the cultural heritage category) and the 3rd overall site from the North East to be inscribed on the World Heritage list.
The two others are Kajiranga and Manas which were inscribed under the Natural Heritage category.
The inclusion of Moidams was decided unanimously by the World Heritage Committee meeting held in New Delhi.
Announcing its inclusion, Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, “This is a great achievement for the North-East and Assam and a testimony to New India’s relentless pursuit of highlighting Bharat’s heritage on the world forum.”
Shekhawat also noted that India has six more proposals pending at the World Heritage Committee meeting and 57 overall with UNESCO. UNI JA SSP
