Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed pride over The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra being entered in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, an international initiative to safeguard the documentary heritage of humanity.
PM Modi said it is a proud moment for all Indians along with Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat who called it a 'historic moment for Bharat'.
In response to the achievement, PM Modi says on social media: "A proud moment for every Indian across the world! The inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register is a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. The Gita and Natyashastra have nurtured civilisation, and consciousness for centuries. Their insights continue to inspire the world."
The announcement was made by Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who stated, "A historic moment for Bharat’s civilisational heritage!".
He also reveals that India now has 14 inscriptions on the register.
