<h4>Recent Inclusions (2024)</h4><p>In <strong>2024</strong>, three significant Indian documentary heritage items were included in <strong>UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register</strong>. This marks a proud moment for India's rich cultural legacy.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>Included Works:</strong><ul><li><strong>Ramcharitmanas</strong></li><li><strong>Panchatantra</strong></li><li><strong>Sahṛdayaloka-Locana</strong></li></ul></div><p>These inclusions highlight the enduring value and global recognition of India's literary and philosophical contributions.</p><h4>Authors of the Inclusions</h4><p>Each of the newly recognized works has a distinguished author whose contributions are foundational to Indian literature and thought.</p><div class="info-box"><ul><li><strong>Sahṛdayaloka-Locana</strong> was authored by <strong>Acharya Anandvardhan</strong>.</li><li><strong>Panchatantra</strong> was penned by <strong>Pt. Vishnu Sharma</strong>.</li><li><strong>Ramcharitmanas</strong> is the monumental work of <strong>Goswami Tulsidas</strong>.</li></ul></div><h4>IGNCA's Pivotal Role</h4><p>The <strong>Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)</strong> played a crucial role in securing this historic inclusion. IGNCA actively facilitated the nomination process.</p><p>This achievement took place during the <strong>10th meeting of the Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP)</strong>. It signifies a major success for Indian cultural diplomacy and preservation efforts.</p><div class="exam-tip-box">This is the <strong>first time IGNCA</strong> has successfully submitted nominations to the <strong>Regional Register</strong> since its inception in <strong>2008</strong>. This fact is important for understanding institutional contributions to heritage preservation.</div><h4>Overview of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MoW) Program</h4><p>The <strong>Memory of the World (MoW) Program</strong> is a vital global initiative launched by <strong>UNESCO</strong>. Its primary objective is to safeguard and promote important documentary heritage worldwide.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>MoW Program Details:</strong><ul><li><strong>Launched:</strong> 1992</li><li><strong>Objective:</strong> Safeguard significant documentary heritage</li><li><strong>Scope:</strong> Global initiative</li></ul></div><p>The program aims to prevent the irreversible loss of documentary heritage and ensure its accessibility.</p><h4>Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP)</h4><p>Within the broader MoW Program, a specific regional branch was established for the <strong>Asia Pacific region</strong>. This is known as the <strong>Memory of the World Committee for Asia and the Pacific (MOWCAP)</strong>.</p><div class="info-box"><strong>MOWCAP Details:</strong><ul><li><strong>Established:</strong> 1998</li><li><strong>Coverage:</strong> 43 countries</li><li><strong>Status:</strong> One of UNESCO’s five regional programs</li></ul></div><p>MOWCAP plays a critical role in identifying, preserving, and making accessible the documentary heritage specific to the diverse cultures of the Asia-Pacific region.</p>