Criteria: Sites must meet at least one of ten selection criteria (six for cultural, four for natural) to be inscribed on the World Heritage List.

Outstanding Universal Value (OUV): The core concept, meaning the site's significance transcends national boundaries and is of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity.

Protection: States Parties countries that have ratified the convention commit to protecting the sites located on their territory.

World Heritage Committee: Responsible for implementing the convention, deciding which sites are inscribed, and monitoring their conservation.

List of World Heritage in Danger: Sites facing serious threats (e.g., armed conflict, natural disasters, pollution) are placed on this list.

Funding: World Heritage Fund provides international assistance for conservation.

India's Role: India is a State Party to the convention and has 42 World Heritage Sites (34 cultural, 7 natural, 1 mixed).

Benefits: Increased tourism, international recognition, access to expert advice and funding for conservation.

Criteria: Sites must meet at least one of ten selection criteria (six for cultural, four for natural) to be inscribed on the World Heritage List.

Outstanding Universal Value (OUV): The core concept, meaning the site's significance transcends national boundaries and is of common importance for present and future generations of all humanity.

Protection: States Parties countries that have ratified the convention commit to protecting the sites located on their territory.

World Heritage Committee: Responsible for implementing the convention, deciding which sites are inscribed, and monitoring their conservation.

List of World Heritage in Danger: Sites facing serious threats (e.g., armed conflict, natural disasters, pollution) are placed on this list.

Funding: World Heritage Fund provides international assistance for conservation.

India's Role: India is a State Party to the convention and has 42 World Heritage Sites (34 cultural, 7 natural, 1 mixed).

Benefits: Increased tourism, international recognition, access to expert advice and funding for conservation.