Daily Current Affairs / India Nominates Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridges for UNESCO World Heritage List
Category : State Published on: January 31 2026
India has officially nominated Meghalaya’s living root bridges for UNESCO’s 2026–27 World Heritage evaluation cycle. Created by the Khasi and Jaintia communities using the roots of rubber fig trees, these bridges showcase sustainable bioengineering and indigenous knowledge. The nomination highlights Meghalaya’s ecological heritage and India’s tradition of harmony between culture and nature.
