World Heritage Day is being celebrated today across the globe. It is also called the International Day for Monuments and Sites. This year, the theme of the day is Heritage Under Threat from Disaster and Conflicts. This day is celebrated every year on 18th April to honour and protect cultural and natural heritage
Meanwhile, The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has announced free entry at all ASI-protected monuments across the country on World Heritage Day
today.
The Ministry of Culture in a statement, said that this initiative of ASI aims to encourage visitors to explore the country’s rich cultural heritage.
It said that with over three thousand monuments and sites under its protection, ASI is offering this opportunity to reconnect with the country’s historical legacy and architectural marvels. This year, the theme of the day is heritage under threat from disaster and conflicts.