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Fri, Nov 6, 2026 01:43 PM
LG Manoj Sinha Hails UNESCO Recognition of Rajatarangini, Mahabharata and Arthasastra
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 06: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday expressed immense pride over the inscription of Kalhaṇa’s Rajatarangini, the Mahabharata and the Arthasastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, describing the development as a proud moment for Jammu and Kashmir and the nation.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said the inclusion of these historic works in the prestigious UNESCO register was a global recognition of India’s rich intellectual and civilisational heritage.
He observed that the inscription of Rajatarangini was particularly significant for Jammu and Kashmir, as it brings international recognition to the Union Territory’s rich intellectual and historical legacy.
“The global recognition reaffirms the timeless value of India's civilisational traditions and their contribution to humanity,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He also emphasised the collective responsibility to safeguard, preserve and promote this invaluable intellectual heritage so that its wisdom and historical significance could be passed on to future generations. ANB
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