Background of UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized
agency of the United Nations (UN) which is based in Paris, France.UNESCO pursues its objectives through five major programs education, natural sciences, social/human sciences,culture, and communication/information. UNESCO has 195 member states and nine associate members.As of now there are 32 world Heritage sites in India.25 cultural sites and 7 natural sites.
Cultural Sites
| Sr. No. | Name Of The Site | State |
| 01 | Ajanta Caves (1983) | Maharashtra |
| 02 | Ellora Caves (1983) | Maharashtra |
| 03 | Agra Fort (1983) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 04 | Taj Mahal (1983) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 05 | Sun Temple, Konarak (1984) | Odisha |
| 06 | Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) | Tamil Nadu |
| 07 | Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) | Goa |
| 08 | Group of Temples, Pattadakal (1987) | Karnataka |
| 09 | Group of Monuments, Fatehpur Sikri (1986) | Uttar Pradesh |
| 10 | Group of Temples, Khajuraho (1986) | Madhya Pradesh |
| 11 | Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) | Karnataka |
| 12 | Elephanta Caves ( 1987) | Maharashtra |
| 13 | Great Living Chola temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram (1987 & 2004) | Tamil Nadu |
| 14 | Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) | Madhya Pradesh |
| 15 | Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993) | Delhi |
| 16 | Qutb Minar Complex, Delhi (1993) | Delhi |
| 17 | Prehistoric Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003) | Madhya Pradesh |
| 18 | Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park (2004) | Gujrat |
| 19 | Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007) | Delhi |
| 20 | Hill Forts of Rajasthan (Chittaurgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts) (2013) Note: Amber and Gagron Forts are under protection of Rajasthan State Archaeology and Museums | Rajasthan |
| 21 | Rani ki Vav (2014) | Gujrat |
| 22 | Mountain Railway of India (Darjeeling,1999), Nilgiri (2005), Kalka-Shimla(2008) | West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh |
| 23 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (2004) | Maharashtra |
| 24 | Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya (2002) | Bihar |
| 25 | Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (2010) | Rajasthan |
Natural Sites
| Sr. No. | Name Of The Site | State |
| 26 | Kaziranga National Park (1985) | Assam |
| 27 | Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985) | Assam |
| 28 | Keoladeo National Park (1985) | Rajasthan |
| 29 | Sunderban National Park (1987) | West Bengal |
| 30 | Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005) | Uttarakhand |
| 31 | Western Ghats (2012) | Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra,Tamil Nadu |
| 32 | Great Himalayan National Park (2014) | Himachal Pradesh |
