Telangana's Warangal, 2 cities in Kerala join Unesco network of learning cities

New Delhi, September 6

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.

Unesco GNLC is an international network consisting of cities that successfully promote lifelong learning across their communities.

It includes 294 cities from all around the world that share inspiration, know-how and best practice among each other, the world body has said in a statement.

Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday night tweeted the achievement of India.

“Great News! Warangal in Telangana state joins @UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities! Congratulations Warangal & Telangana on this momentous occasion. After the inscription of World Heritage Site Tag by UNESCO to the Great Ramappa Temple in Warangal, Telangana gets its second recognition in the last 1 year by the @UNESCO,” he tweeted.

“Thank you Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji for the sustained efforts to get global recognition & showcase the rich cultural heritage of India,” he further wrote.

India at UNESCO had first shared on its Twitter handle about the inclusion of the three Indian cities in GNLC.

“Today, 77 cities from 44 countries join 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,” United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation had earlier said in its statement.

Other cities that have joined the network are the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, Durban in South Africa and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates among others.

The 77 new members bring the total number of cities within the Unesco GNLC to 294 in 76 countries, Unesco said.