Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described India’s heritage as a “living and flowing river” as the country hosted the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage at the Red Fort in New Delhi.

Welcoming delegates and cultural custodians from around the world, the Prime Minister said it was a moment of “great pride” for India to convene the global gathering under the auspices of UNESCO.

“On behalf of 1.4 billion Indians, I warmly welcome all distinguished delegates and cultural custodians. Your presence enriches this occasion, you represent not only your nations, but also the living traditions, stories and wisdom that humanity has inherited through time,” he said.

Modi underlined that for India, heritage has never been con

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