(The Gist of PIB) National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India [MAY-2020]

(The Gist of PIB) National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India

Union Minister for Culture launched the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India in New Delhi.

The National ICH List is an attempt to recognize the diversity of Indian culture embedded in its intangible heritage. It aims to raise awareness about the various intangible cultural heritage elements from different states of India
This initiative is also a part of the Vision 2024 of the Ministry of Culture.
Following UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, this list has been classified into five broad domains in which intangible cultural heritage is manifested:
Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;
Performing arts;
Social practices, rituals, and festive events;
Knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe;
Traditional craftsmanship.