| Category | India's Inclusions | Global Inclusions | Key Facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Heritage List | Maratha Military Landscapes (12 forts, e.g., Raigad, Gingee, Sindhudurg) | Khmer Rouge Genocide Sites (Cambodia: Tuol Sleng, Choeung Ek) | India's first military landscape inscription; Cambodia's first modern conflict heritage. |
| Tentative List (Natural) | 7 new sites, including Deccan Traps, St Mary's Island, Meghalayan Caves, etc. | - | India's tentative list now at 69 sites, emphasizing geo-heritage. |
| Intangible Cultural Heritage | Deepavali (Diwali) recognized for cultural significance. | - | Strengthens India's living heritage representation. |
| Memory of the World Register | Bhagavad Gita Manuscripts, Natyashastra added. | - | India's total entries rise to 14, highlighting philosophical heritage. |
| Creative Cities Network | Lucknow (City of Gastronomy) for Awadhi cuisine. | 58 new cities added; Architecture introduced as a new creative field. | India now has 2 gastronomy cities (Hyderabad, Lucknow). |
| Global Geoparks | No new additions, but Deccan Traps and Erra Matti Dibbalu show potential. | 16 new geoparks, total now 229 in 50 countries. | India yet to secure a Global Geopark. |
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