UNESCO to publish Hindi descriptions of India's World Heritage Sites on WHC website
11 Jan 2022 10:49:42
New Delhi, January 11: The Director of World Heritage Centre, on the occasion of World Hindi Day on January 10, has informed the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris that UNESCO's World Heritage Centre has agreed to publish Hindi descriptions of India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites on WHC website.
Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO, Paris organized a virtual celebration of World Hindi Day on January 10, 2022. Minister of State of External Affairs and culture, Meenakshi Lekhi gave a video message on World Hindi Day, emphasizing the importance of Hindi language. Lekhi expressed hope that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and under the guidance of the External Affairs Minister, Hindi will continue to grow at the world stage.
India's ambassador/ permanent representative to UNESCO, Vishal Sharma highlighted the key points that Hindi attained during last 75 years of India's independence. For celebrations, the delegation has received videos on this occasion, from Assistant-Director Generals for Education, Social and Human Sciences, Culture, Communication and Information and Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic.
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The Ambassadors/ permanent Delegates to UNESCO from Angola, Bangladesh, Brazil, Ecuador, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, Mongolia, Palestine, Republic of Korea, Palestine, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, St. Kitts and Nevis, Vietnam also sent the video message on World Hindi Day.