The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today unveiled the Trophy for the BRICS U-17 Football Tournament in New Delhi.
The MoS (I/C) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Vijay Goel; and the President of the All India Football Federation, Shri Praful Patel, were present on the occasion. Ambassadors from BRICS countries were also present.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today expressed joy and pride at the inclusion of Deepavali in the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List.
Responding to a post by UNESCO handle on X, Shri Modi said:
“People in India and around the world are thrilled.
For us, Deepavali is very closely linked to our culture and ethos. It is the soul of our civilisation. It personifies illumination and righteousness. The addition of Deepavali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List will contribute to the festival’s global popularity even further.
May the ideals of Prabhu Shri Ram keep guiding us for eternity.
@UNESCO”
People in India and around the world are thrilled.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 10, 2025
For us, Deepavali is very closely linked to our culture and ethos. It is the soul of our civilisation. It personifies illumination and righteousness. The addition of Deepavali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List will… https://t.co/JxKEDsv8fT
