India, March 28 -- A parliamentary panel has recommended to the culture ministry to undertake a "comprehensive review" of maintenance standards and visitor facilities at all UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India in coordination with the ASI and prepare a time-bound revamp plan to ensure that the management of these sites is aligned with their global recognition.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture has also recommended to the ministry that it should prepare a "five-year UNESCO nomination strategy", including a pipeline of "at least 10 potential nominations", a structured engagement plan with partner countries for multinational nominations and a "dedicated staff and budgetary provision" for preparing nomin...