Nilambur and Thrissur have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) by promoting lifelong learning among its people.
Nilambur, the land of teak, and Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala, have become the first Indian towns to attain the UNESCO recognition, along with Warangal in Telangana.
The three Indian towns were among the 77 new members from 44 countries to join the GNLC this year. The UNESCO GNLC is an international network consisting of cities that successfully promote lifelong learning across their communities. It has 294 cities in 76 countries that share inspiration, know-how and best practice among each other.
