‘World Heritage Week’ is celebrated every year from 19 November to 25 November by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Its purpose is to make common people aware of the rich cultural heritage and make efforts for its conservation.
In India this ceremony is organized by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
The Archaeological Survey of India is a premier organization for archaeological research and conservation of the nation’s cultural heritage, which mainly maintains ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains.
On the occasion of World Heritage Week, the Archaeological Survey of India and many other museums have organized programs highlighting the importance of ancient monuments and their conservation.
The Archaeological Survey of India works under the Ministry of Culture.
Presently there are 40 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India which include 32 Cultural Sites, 7 Natural Sites and 1 Mixed Site.
Recently the UNESCO World Heritage Committee during its 44th session included ‘Kakatiya Rudreshwar (Rampa) Temple’ in Warangal in Telangana and ‘Dhaulavira’, a Harappan-era city in Gujarat, in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
At present, 3,691 monuments in the country have been protected by the Department of Archeology. The maximum 745 protected sites are located in Uttar Pradesh.
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