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Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage List
- 02 Feb 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
India has submitted the nomination dossier of Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges—titled “Jingkieng Jri / Lyu Chrai Cultural Landscape”—to UNESCO.
Key Points
- Nomination Submitted: India’s Ambassador to UNESCO, Vishal V. Sharma, handed over the nomination dossier to the Director of UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre.
- Heritage Value: The nomination highlights the cultural, ecological and technological significance of the living root bridges, emphasizing traditional ecological stewardship and generational knowledge.
- Location: The bridges are mainly located across the southern slopes of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya.
- Cultural Significance: These bridges are bio-engineered structures created and maintained by indigenous Khasi and Jaintia communities.
- Symbolizing a deep harmony between people, nature, and traditional knowledge.
- Global Recognition: If approved, the site will receive UNESCO World Heritage status, bringing global recognition and boosting conservation efforts and sustainable tourism.
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