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Mamallapuram set to become India's first Green Destination, adding new feathers to its UNESCO World Heritage cap

So far, 122 destinations in the world have been awarded the certification by Global Destinations

PTI Chennai Published 08.06.24, 12:53 PM
Shore Temple In Mamallapuram

Shore Temple In Mamallapuram File photo

The fabled Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram, known for its UNESCO World Heritage site, near here, is all set to become India’s first Green Destination.

The final award of Mamallapuram will be formally announced and presented after an audit in a couple of months and this will make it the first World Heritage Site in the Asia Pacific region to achieve this benchmark, an official said on Saturday.

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Green Destinations based in The Netherlands is a Global Sustainable Tourism Council accredited certification body which supports sustainable destinations, their businesses and their communities.

So far, 122 destinations in the world have been awarded the certification by Global Destinations.

The certification project of Mamallapuram was fully financed by MAMAT Trust under Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham as part of their efforts to accolade Indian culture and heritage.

Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Telegraph Online staff and has been published from a syndicated feed.

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