Prime Minister of India expresses happiness on UNESCO declaring Dholavira a World Heritage Site

Source: PIB

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness on UNESCO declaring Dholavira, Harappan city in India a World Heritage site. He also said that It is a must visit, especially for those interested in history, culture and archaeology. 

Reacting to a tweet by UNESCO, the Prime Minister, in a series of tweets said; “Absolutely delighted by this news. 

Dholavira was an important urban centre and is one of our most important linkages with our past. It is a must visit, especially for those interested in history, culture and archaeology. I first visited Dholavira during my student days and was mesmerised by the place. 

As CM of Gujarat, I had the opportunity to work on aspects relating to heritage conservation and restoration in Dholavira. Our team also worked to create tourism-friendly infrastructure there.”