The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has sent a list of 10 geological sites to the Indian government for inclusion in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites.
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ASI Submits 10 Geological Sites In India For Inclusion On The UNESCO World Heritage List
There are about 100 geo-heritage sites in India, out of which 32 have been recognised as National Geological Monuments. However, unlike archaeological sites, there is no legislation to protect geo-heritage sites
OT Staff
30 September 2024
Lonar Crater in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra was included in the ASI list
Photo: Praxsans/ Wikimedia Commons
Lonar Crater in the Buldhana district of Maharashtra was included in the ASI list
Photo: Praxsans/ Wikimedia Commons
