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07/09/22 21:24 PM IST

Three Indian cities join UNESCO network of learning cities - List

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  • Warangal and two cities from Kerala have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) in recognition of their outstanding efforts to make lifelong learning a reality for all at the local level.
  • Warangal in Telangana, Thrissur and Nilambur are among the 77 cities from 44 countries which have joined this network of the world body.
Key Details 
  • Warangal is the second UNESCO recognition for Telangana. Earlier, Ramappa Temple in Mulugu district was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • This time, Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, South African city Durban and UAE city Sharjah have been included in this list of UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.
  • In the year 2022, 77 cities from 44 countries of the world including India have been included in this list.
  • The inclusion of these cities will encourage exchange of ideas with other cities and share among themselves the methods of systems already implemented in these cities.
Nilambur (Kerala)
  • Nilambur is a famous eco-tourism destination in Kerala. Majority of the population here is dependent on agriculture and allied industries.
  • With Nilambur included in this list, sustainable development through community ownership, gender equality, inclusivity will be further promoted.
  • As well as creating employment opportunities in the city and achieving the goals of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Warangal
  • Warangal is a city with rich cultural heritage of Telangana.
  • It is a major tourist destination of the state. More than 32 lakh tourists visit here every year.
  • The economy of Warangal mainly depends on agricultural and industrial centres.
  • The development of this city will further accelerate after it is included in the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities.
UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities
  • Launched in 2013, the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) is an international policy based network.
  • It aims to ensure the development of all learning cities by sharing ideas and arts with other cities. So far, 294 cities from 76 countries are included in this list.
  • The network supports the achievements of all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), but primarily focused on SDG 4 (‘Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all) and SDG 11 (making human habitats sustainable, inclusive, safe).
Source- Live Mint 

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