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Detailed explanation-1: -Aiming to inspire young people to expand their knowledge and encourage documentation of India’s rich cultural heritage, Sahapedia, an open online resource on Indian arts in partnership jointly with Unesco, launched a fellowship programme here on Friday.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sahapedia-UNESCO Fellowship is a collaborative project to encourage fresh research on tangible and intangible heritage across India and South Asia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q. 3 What are the Intangible Cultural Heritage of India? Ans. 3 Buddhist Chanting, Kalbelia, Chhau Dance, Koodiyattam, Kumbh Mela, Mudiyett, Nawruz are some of the Intangible Cultural Heritage sites of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fellowships are specially tailored training, which are designed to give qualified persons practicing or intending to practice a profession in the fields of UNESCO’s programme priorities an opportunity to receive additional research or practical training.

Detailed explanation-5: -In this article, you can read all about UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritages in India. The World Heritage Program promotes the conservation of natural and cultural sites of universal value. India has 38 world heritage sites, including 30 cultural properties, 7 natural properties, and 1 mixed site.