Raigad, 04 Oct (HS): The Maharashtra State

Government’s efforts to register forts built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj as

the World Heritage, appear to be bearing fruits.

A team of the United Nations

Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) visited Raigad Fort

to inspect the fort. The UNESCO team was accompanied by officials from the Archaeological

Survey of India (ASI), Maharashtra’s Archaeology Department, Forest Department

and local administration.

Besides inspecting the historical points and

inspecting signs as historical evidence, the team also discussed with

the local people and tourists. Information about the environment, steps to

protect it, flora and fauna, present status of the heritage site, and participation

of local people in protecting the site was also collected.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar