Shillong, May 27 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has taken ambitious initiatives to bring UNESCO's focus to the iconic natural living root bridges o ...

Shillong: The department of arts and culture, Govt of Meghalaya, alongside Unesco, INTACH, and the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA), conducted a workshop on the Living Root Bridges ...

Meghalaya trying to secure UNESCO status for living root bridges: Sitharaman expresses support The proposal, backed by the state government and conservation experts, highlighted the ecological, ...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has expressed strong support for Meghalaya's efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the iconic living root bridges in East Khasi Hills district of ...

Praising the community's deep connection with nature, FM Sitharaman said that the living root bridges of Meghalaya are a shining example of how traditional knowledge can offer global solutions.

Join Diljit Dosanjh on an amazing trip to see the Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya. These unique bridges show the beauty of nature and human creativity.

Cherrapunji's living root bridges and Shillong's misty charm provide unforgettable experiences, while Dawki's Umngot River offers serene beauty, making Meghalaya a must-visit destination for rain ...

World Environment Day 2025: Valley of Flowers to Living Root Bridges, 5 natural marvels you must visit By Krishna Pallavi Priya Updated on: Jun 05, 2025 08:26 AM IST Read this news in brief form ...

Greening cities Ludwig says the techniques used to build the living root bridges could be deployed in cities to green and shade urban areas — a much-needed strategy to cope with rising temperatures.

In the Indian state of Meghalaya, one of the wettest places on Earth, villagers are separated by rivers and valleys. To stay connected, they coax tree roots to grow together into living bridges.