CM Himanta unveils plaque bearing UNESCO World Heritage Recognition Certificate of Charaideo Moidams

Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, formally unveiled the plaque bearing the UNESCO World Heritage recognition certificate awarded to the Charaideo Moidams at a ceremonial event held at the Charaideo Maidam complex in Charaideo today. It may be noted that Charaideo Moidams were accorded World Heritage aite status at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi on 26 July 2024.

Chief Minister Dr Sarma visiting the Moidam complex said that the recognition brought immense joy and pride to the life of the people of the state. Referring to this achievement as one of the most significant successes of the State Government over the past one decade, Dr. Sarma said  that the certificate issued by UNESCO has now been displayed in the form of a plaque to enable the people of the state and outside to have a glimpse of the certificate.

Highlighting the rise in tourism and the tourist footfalls following the World Heritage recognition, the Chief Minister said that the number of visitors to Charaideo has increased substantially. He stated that in the past year, around 200 foreign tourists visited the site, while the number of domestic tourists reached nearly 80,000.

The Chief Minister pointed out several important tasks that need to be undertaken at the Charaideo Moidam site.  Describing the site as a vast, undiscovered reservoir of research opportunities, he announced that steps would be taken to establish a dedicated research centre for Charaideo Moidams under the initiative of a university in the state. He further informed that an allocation of `25 crore has already been made for the conservation purpose.

 Stressing on the importance of local community participation, he said that adequate homestays and eco-friendly guesthouses would be developed to meet tourist demand. He also urged the local people to contribute through the regular organisation of festivals and events associated with the Moidams, such as Me-Dam-Me-Phi etc to create more socio-cultural attractions for the tourists.

The Chief Minister also stressed the urgent need for development of the buffer zone of the Charaideo Moidams. He stated that the buffer zone includes 21 Moidams, along with temples and the Moidams of royal queens. Parallel efforts would be undertaken for the development of these heritage structures as well.   

Reaterating the State Government’s commitment to transforming the Charaideo Moidams into a national and international tourism destination, the Chief Minister stated that all necessary measures would be taken to elevate the site into a true World Heritage destination. Minister Cooperation etc Jogen Mohan,  MLA Dharmeswar Konwar, Director of Archaeology Dr Dipirekha Kouli,  District Commissioner, and several other functionaries accompanied the Chief Minister to the Moidam complex