The Moidams of Assam has received the prestigious 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site tag in the cultural category. In an exclusive interview with Akashvani News, Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that the historic recognition of the Moidams brings global attention to this unique cultural property. Speaking about the cultural property agreement signed with the US today, he said that after this agreement, it would be easier to bring back historical objects from US to India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed happiness and pride as Assam’s Charaideo Moidam added to the UNESCO World Heritage list. In a tweet, Mr Modi said that the Moidams at Charaideo showcase the glorious Ahom culture, which places utmost reverence on ancestors. He hoped that now more people would learn about the great Ahom rule and culture.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has expressed pride that the icon of Ahom culture – the Moidams at Charaideo – has been listed as a cultural world heritage site by UNESCO today. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said this is the first such cultural site in the North East. He added that its selection underlines the priority that the Government has given to the development of the North East in the last decade.