- It was launched for the city of Gwalior and Orchha of the state.
- These cities are inducted under the project as the 8th and 9th cities in Asia Pacific Area.
- Both the cities will be developed by UNESCO, GOI and Madhya Pradesh government.
- The development of the cities will be made particularly by focusing on historical improvements and cultural improvements.
- The management of these cities will be framed by UNESCO.
- The project will enhance the tourism sector and will create employment opportunities in the state.
- The UNESCO’s ‘Historic Urban Landscape Project’ was launched in 2011. The project aims to develop historical cities by maintaining their cultural, heritage value and historical values.
- Other pilot cities from India in APA are Varanasi and Ajmer.
- Static Part:
- CM of MP: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Governor of MP: Magubhai C Patel
Question:
a. Gwalior
b. Orchha
c. Ujjain
d. Both (a) and (c)
