Jingkieng Jri in UNESCO’s tentative list of heritage sites

SHILLONG, March 28: The iconic Jingkieng Jri (living root bridges), found in over 70 villages in Meghalaya, has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites.
The living root bridges highlight the age-old socio-cultural, social and botanical links among people and nature in the state.
“Delighted to share that ‘Jingkieng Jri: Living Root Bridge Cultural Landscapes of Meghalaya’ has been included in the @UNESCO World Heritage Site tentative list,” Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma posted on his social media accounts.
“I congratulate all community members and stakeholders in this ongoing journey,” he added. (PTI)