PM Modi welcomes opening of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee session in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the commencement of the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage, which began in New Delhi on Monday. The event has drawn delegates from more than 150 countries, united in their mission to safeguard and promote living cultural traditions worldwide.
The Prime Minister said India is honoured to host this significant global forum, especially at the historic Red Fort. He noted that the venue and the occasion together highlight India’s long-standing commitment to celebrating culture and using it as a bridge between societies and generations.
In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister wrote:
“It is a matter of immense joy that the 20th Session of UNESCO’s Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage has commenced in India. This forum has brought together delegates from over 150 nations with a vision to protect and popularise our shared living traditions. India is glad to host this gathering, and that too at the Red Fort. It also reflects our commitment to harnessing the power of culture to connect societies and generations.
