Mizoram Protects 79 Heritage Sites as State Protected Monuments
Why in the news
The Mizoram Government gave legal protection status to dozens of heritage locations across the State.
Key facts
- Number notified: 79 sites.
- Status: State Protected Monuments.
- National recognition: two Champhai district sites, by the ASI.
- Pipeline: four further sites proposed.
Exam angle
- State: Mizoram; district with ASI-recognised sites: Champhai.
- Body granting national importance status: ASI.
- Count: 79 state-protected, 2 national, 4 proposed.
- Purpose of the move: preserving the State’s historical and cultural heritage.