"True recognition of India's rich culture": EAM as Bhagavad Gita, Natyashastra inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of World Register

New Delhi [India], April 18 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said that the inscription of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register is a "true recognition of India's documentary heritage" and "rich culture".
In a post on X, he said, "A true recognition of India's documentary heritage and rich culture. Inscription of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register is indeed a proud moment as it recognizes the importance of preserving and sharing India's knowledge with the world. Congratulate our teams who have meticulously worked on this project."

A true recognition of India’s documentary heritage and rich culture.

Inscription of the Gita and Natyashastra in @UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register is indeed a proud moment as it recognizes the importance of preserving and sharing India’s knowledge with the world.… https://t.co/MRwEA5CmKQ

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) April 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his pride as the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita and Bharat Muni's Natyashastra were inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register.
According to a release by UNESCO on Thursday, a total of 74 new entries were made in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register, bringing the total number of inscribed collections to 570.
Taking to the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi said, "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."

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… https://t.co/ZPutb5heUT

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2025

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat called it a historic moment for India's civilisational heritage!
In a post on X, he said, "A historic moment for Bharat's civilisational heritage! The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita & Bharat Muni's Natyashastra are now inscribed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register. This global honour celebrates India's eternal wisdom & artistic genius. These timeless works are more than literary treasures--they are philosophical and aesthetic foundations that have shaped Bharat's world view and the way we think, feel, live, and express. With this, we now 14 inscriptions from our country on this international register."

A historic moment for Bharat’s civilisational heritage!

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita & Bharat Muni’s Natyashastra are now inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.

This global honour celebrates India’s eternal wisdom & artistic genius.

These timeless works are more than… pic.twitter.com/Zeaio8OXEB

— Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (@gssjodhpur) April 18, 2025

According to UNESCO, among the newly inscribed collections, 14 pertain to scientific documentary heritage, in addition to collections related to the memory of slavery and archives concerning prominent historical women.
Several collections document key moments in international cooperation, including the Geneva Conventions (1864-1949) and their protocols (1977-2005) in Switzerland, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (United Nations), and the 1991 Windhoek Declaration in Namibia, a global reference for press freedom. (ANI)