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India has added seven new natural sites to UNESCO’s Tentative List, bringing the country’s total Tentative List entries to 69, which includes 49 cultural, 17 natural, and 3 mixed properties. The newly added sites span various states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala, and feature significant geological, climatic, and ecological importance. Examples include the Deccan Traps, St. Mary’s Island Cluster, Meghalayan Age Caves, and Varkala Cliffs. Inclusion in the Tentative List is a prerequisite for full UNESCO World Heritage nomination, emphasizing India’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage.