Jaipur was recognized as a World Heritage Site last year but was finally conferred with an official certificate earlier this month. It was a momentous occasion for the Pink City on February 5 2020 as Jaipur was certified as a World Heritage site by United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Jaipur was certified as a World Heritage site by UNESCO Director, General Audrey Azoulay, at a mega event held at the historic Albert Hall in the Pink City recently. Azoulay presented the World Heritage City certificate to Minister of Urban Development Shanti Dhariwal. While speaking at the event, Azoulay said, “UNESCO will collaborate with Rajasthan Government’s Tourism department to develop Western Rajasthan for tourism.