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New Delhi. UNESCO on April 17, a total of 74 new entries were made in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, bringing the total number of inscribed collections to 570.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 18 expressed his pride as the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra were inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
Prime Minister said that the inclusion of both scriptures was a global recognition of “timeless wisdom and rich culture”.
“A proud moment for every Indian across the world! The inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register is a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. The Gita and Natyashastra have nurtured civilisation and consciousness for centuries. Their insights continue to inspire the world,” PM posted on X.
Following the announcement by UNESCO for the 74 new entries, Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO Director-General, said, “Documentary heritage is an essential yet fragile element of the memory of the world. This is why UNESCO invests in safeguarding, such as the libraries of Chinguetti in Mauritania or the archives of Amadou Hampate Ba in Cote d’Ivoire, shares best practices, and maintains this register that records the broadest threads of human history”.
Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, said that the announcement was a “historic moment” for the country’s civilisation heritage. According to him, with the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra, there are now a total of 14 inscriptions in UNESCO’s Register.
“A historic moment for Bharat’s civilisational heritage! The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita & Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra are now inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. This global honour celebrates Bharat’s eternal wisdom & artistic genius. These timeless works are more than literary treasures–they are philosophical and aesthetic foundations that have shaped Bharat’s world view and the way we think, feel, live, and express. With this, we now 14 inscriptions from our country on this international register,” the Union Minister of Culture and Tourism stated.
