West Bengal Minister and Trinamool Congress Leader Shashi Panja on September 17 expressed her happiness overthe inclusion of Santiniketan in UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Talking to ANI, Shashi Panja said, “Today is a proud moment for Bengal. It’s a proud moment for India.” BJP Leader Anupam Hazra said that it is a proud moment for the country. He also gave credit to PM Modi’s leadership for this big achievement. Anupam Hazra said, “Today is a special day. It is a proud moment for everyone as Santiniketan has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. I am grateful to our PM that under his leadership, Santiniketan has achieved this recognition.” Santiniketan, the town in West Bengal, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia on September 17, said UNESCO in a social media post on “X”. Santiniketan, the town in West Bengal, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list during the 45th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Saudi Arabia on September 17, said UNESCO in a social media post on “X”. Established in 1901 by poet and philosopher Tagore, Santiniketan was a residential school and centre for art based on ancient Indian traditions and a vision of the unity of humanity transcending religious and cultural boundaries.
