The UNESCO world heritage site certificate for Jaipur was dedicated to the Rajasthan government following which the certificate presented to the people. The UNESCO's program is working on preserving and conserving the heritage sites in order to enhance their artistic and cultural evidence. A brochure on “Intangible Heritage Promotion Project” would also be released.
According to the latest sign of the Intangible Heritage Promotion Project, it is signed between the Tourism Department of Rajasthan and UNESCO and aims at developing 10 new cultural tourism destinations in the State.
It would be implemented during the next three years at a cost of ₹7.50 crore. It will directly benefit about 1,500 artists in the districts such as Jodhpur, Barmer, Jaisalmer and Bikaner, known for folk music and traditional handicrafts.
Jaipur is a very popular tourist attraction in India. It is the capital city of Rajasthan and was founded in 1727 AD by the then Kachwaha Rajput ruler of Amber, Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur is often called “The Pink City” because of the color scheme it follows in building its buildings. It has been listed as one of the top 5 cities to visit in India.
The city was established on the plains and built according to a grid plan interpreted in the light of Vedic architecture. The city's urban planning shows an exchange of ideas from ancient Hindu and modern Mughal as well as Western cultures.
Designed to be a commercial capital, the city has maintained its local commercial, artisanal and cooperative traditions to this day.
The iconic monuments in the city include the Govind Dev temple, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal etc.
Jaipur has become the second city of the country after Ahmedabad to get the recognition of the World Heritage Site.