The Committee oversees the implementation of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention on safeguarding living cultural traditions

To date, 15 Indian elements have been inscribed on the Unesco Representative list, and the country has served on the Unesco Intergovernmental Committee for three terms, a Ministry official said in a statement.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday underscored India's longstanding commitment to protecting global cultural traditions as he addressed the inaugural session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in New Delhi. World News | Jaishankar Highlights India's Role in Safeguarding Global Intangible Heritage at UNESCO Meet.