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Unesco approval for heritage sites in Thanjavur
Tiruchirappalli, Sept 29: Under the extension of monument programmes, the Unesco has approved Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram in Thanjavur as heritage sites.
Tiruchirappalli, Sept 29: Under the extension of monument programmes, the Unesco has approved Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram in Thanjavur as heritage sites.
Speaking at the World Tourism Day celebrations here yesterday, G Gurumurthy, Special Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Government of India, said though the Unesco approved only one heritage monument in a country in a year, it had approved these two sites.
He said funds had been allotted for improving facilities near various heritage centres. Bureau Report
He said funds had been allotted for improving facilities near various heritage centres. Bureau Report