The 46th World Heritage Committee meeting, held in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024, was a significant event for heritage conservation. Key outcomes included the inscription of 24 new World Heritage Sites, with the Moidams from Assam being recognized as India's 43rd site and the first cultural site from Assam to be inscribed. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced a $1 million grant to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to support conservation efforts, and bilateral agreements were signed to combat illegal cultural trade and enhance capacity building in heritage conservation.