World Heritage day

  • There are a total of 38 heritage sites in India. 
  • India ranks sixth in the largest number of heritage sites in the world. 
  • In 1982 the international council on Monument and sites (ICOMOS) announced, 18 April as the" World Heritage day', approved by the General assembly of UNESCO in 1983.

Aim    Enhancing awareness of the importance of the cultural heritage of humankind, and redouble efforts to protect and conserve the human heritage. 


  • Contest: Every year 18th April is celebrated worldwide as world Heritage day to create awareness about heritage among communities . 
  • The theme of world Heritage day 2020 is" shared culture", 'shared heritage 'and' shared responsibility".




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