India submits nomination of Meghalaya’s living root bridges for UNESCO World Heritage site
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India submitted a nomination dossier to UNESCO to include Meghalaya's living root bridges as a World Heritage site
Background
The nomination dossier was submitted by Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to UNESCO World Heritage Centre Director Lazare Assomo Eloundou. The site features living root bridges maintained by the Khasi and Jaintia communities.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceLiving root bridges are located in the state of Meghalaya, India.
- BodyUNESCO World Heritage Centre is the body responsible for the World Heritage list.
- FactThe nomination is targeted for inclusion in the 2026-27 cycle.
- FactThe bridges reflect the cultural practices of the Khasi and Jaintia communities.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the recognition of indigenous ecological practices as World Heritage sites can promote sustainable development and cultural preservation in Northeast India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Cultural preservation: Recognition of indigenous 'Mei Ramew' philosophy as a model for community-led conservation
- Tourism-Environment trade-off: Balancing international heritage status with the ecological integrity of fragile root bridge ecosystems
Keywords: Indigenous knowledge · Sustainable conservation · Cultural heritage · Community-led management · UNESCO World Heritage
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