Permanent Delegation of India

Permanent Delegation of India We are The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO in Paris, France.

04/09/2026

Through , Hyderabad, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, India brings its expertise to the IOC and the Indian Ocean region, translating ocean knowledge into early warnings, resilient coastal communities and better-informed action.

India remains committed to strengthening science-based, inclusive and collaborative ocean governance, in partnership with the IOC and the global Ocean Decade community. Our Ocean. Our Shared Future. 🌊



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO is pleased to welcome the inclusion of the “Painted Haveli Towns of Shekhawa...
04/09/2026

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO is pleased to welcome the inclusion of the “Painted Haveli Towns of Shekhawati” on India’s Tentative List by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre highlights the exceptional cultural landscape of the Shekhawati region.

Spread across 14 historic towns, the property brings together magnificent havelis, forts, bazaars, temples, chhatris and traditional water systems, reflecting the region’s distinctive architectural traditions and adaptation to an arid environment.

Its celebrated frescoes, depicting mythology, everyday life, historical events and changing social realities, preserve a remarkable record of the artistic and mercantile traditions of Rajasthan.

The inclusion on the Tentative List is an important step towards bringing the rich heritage of Shekhawati to wider global attention.



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Archaeological Survey of India

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO is pleased to welcome the inclusion of “Nicobarese Cultural Continuity in th...
04/09/2026

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO is pleased to welcome the inclusion of “Nicobarese Cultural Continuity in the Central Group of Nicobar Islands” on India’s Tentative List by the UNESCO World Heritage Centre. A significant recognition of India’s rich cultural and natural heritage which highlights the living cultural heritage of the Nicobarese people and their enduring relationship with the islands, forests, seas and coastal environment.

The site reflects the continuity of indigenous knowledge, customary practices, community institutions, traditional settlements, material culture and living traditions that have evolved over generations within the distinctive island ecosystem.

The inclusion on the WHC's Tentative List marks an important step in bringing the rich cultural heritage of the Nicobarese communities and the Nicobar Islands to wider global attention.



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Archaeological Survey of India

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO is pleased to welcome the inclusion of the "Colonial Penal Settlement of And...
04/09/2026

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO is pleased to welcome the inclusion of the "Colonial Penal Settlement of Andaman Islands" in India’s Tentative List of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Comprising Chatham Island, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island (Ross Island), Viper Island and the Cellular Jail, the serial property traces the evolution of the British colonial penal system in the Andamans from 1858.

The Cellular Jail, or Kala Pani, became an enduring symbol of the suffering, sacrifice and resistance of India’s freedom fighters. The wider penal settlement preserves a powerful landscape of memory, resilience and India’s struggle for freedom.

Its inclusion on the WHC's Tentative List is an important step in bringing this significant chapter of India’s history and heritage to wider global attention.



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Archaeological Survey of India

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO is pleased to welcome the "Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble" of Assam to ...
04/09/2026

The Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO is pleased to welcome the "Rangpur-Sivasagar Historic Ensemble" of Assam to India’s Tentative List of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.

Submitted by India on 19 June 2026 under criteria (iii) and (iv), the Ensemble reflects nearly six centuries of the Tai-Ahom kingdom’s history and its profound influence on the cultural landscape of the Brahmaputra Valley.

Comprising palaces, fortifications, temples, historic roads and bridges, and the historic tanks of Sivasagar, Joysagar and Gaurisagar, the Ensemble reflects Assam’s distinctive architectural, cultural and hydraulic traditions. The Ensemble stands as a testament to the ingenuity, resilience and cultural continuity of Assam, and reflects the creative exchanges between Tai-Ahom, Assamese, Hindu, Indo-Persian and other traditions.

Its recognition on the WHC's Tentative List is an important step in highlighting the rich diversity of India’s cultural heritage.



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Archaeological Survey of India
Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India
DDNewsLive

En la auspiciosa ocasión de  , la Delegación Permanente de la India ante la UNESCO envía un cordial saludo a todos.Celeb...
04/09/2026

En la auspiciosa ocasión de , la Delegación Permanente de la India ante la UNESCO envía un cordial saludo a todos.

Celebrado el octavo día de la fase menguante de la luna en el mes de Bhadrapada, Janmashtami es una preciada tradición del rico patrimonio cultural de la India.

Las enseñanzas perdurables asociadas al Señor Krishna siguen inspirando valores como la compasión, la rectitud, el *dharma* y la armonía, contribuyendo a las tradiciones atemporales de conocimiento y pensamiento ético de la India.

¡Feliz Janmashtami! 🙏



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Culture, Government of India

À l'occasion de  , la Délégation permanente de l'Inde auprès de l'UNESCO adresse ses chaleureuses salutations à toutes e...
04/09/2026

À l'occasion de , la Délégation permanente de l'Inde auprès de l'UNESCO adresse ses chaleureuses salutations à toutes et à tous.

Célébré le huitième jour de la lune décroissante du mois de Bhadrapada, Janmashtami est une tradition chère au riche patrimoine culturel de l'Inde.

Les enseignements intemporels associés au Seigneur Krishna continuent d'inspirer des valeurs telles que la compassion, la droiture, le dharma et l'harmonie, contribuant ainsi aux traditions séculaires de l'Inde en matière de savoir et de pensée éthique.

Joyeux Janmashtami !🙏



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Culture, Government of India

On the auspicious occasion of  , the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO extends warm greetings to all.Celebrated on...
04/09/2026

On the auspicious occasion of , the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO extends warm greetings to all.

Celebrated on the eighth day of the waning moon in the month of Bhadrapada, Janmashtami is a cherished tradition of India’s rich cultural heritage.

The enduring teachings associated with Lord Krishna continue to inspire values of compassion, righteousness, dharma and harmony, contributing to India’s timeless traditions of knowledge and ethical thought.

Happy Janmashtami! 🙏



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Culture, Government of India

A new sculpture celebrating “Namaste”, India’s incredible intangible cultural heritage greetings, was unveiled in Bussy-...
02/09/2026

A new sculpture celebrating “Namaste”, India’s incredible intangible cultural heritage greetings, was unveiled in Bussy-Saint-Georges on 01 September 2026

More than a gesture, Namaste embodies respect, humility and recognition of our shared humanity—values that resonate deeply with living heritage, cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue, at the heart of UNESCO’s mission.

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Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
DDNewsLive
Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

Celebrating the incredible Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.  On the auspicious occasion of   today, we celebrate t...
28/08/2026

Celebrating the incredible Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.

On the auspicious occasion of today, we celebrate the enduring heritage of the Vedic tradition and the timeless wisdom embodied in the Gayatri Mantra.

ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात्॥
“We meditate upon the divine radiance of Savitṛ; may that light illuminate and inspire our intellect.”



Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India
DDNewsLive

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