Harappan civilisation

22 Oct

Rakhigarhi Museum Project: Haryana Approves Rs 180 Crore For Pending Work, Says Arvind Sharma

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Cooperation, Archaeology, Tourism and Museums Minister Dr Arvind Sharma has said work on the modern museum complex at Rakhigarhi, one of the prominent archaeological sites associated with the Harappan civilisation, will be completed soon. He said Rs 180 crore has been approved for the remaining work on the project. Sharma made the announcement while addressing an international conference organised as part of the Rakhigarhi Mahotsav on October 22. He said the project would strengthen efforts to preserve the site's archaeological heritage and present its historical significance to visitors from India and abroad. Rakhigarhi, located in Haryana's…

26 Dec

Rs 500 Crore Allocated in Union Budget to Give Rakhigarhi Global Recognition: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, December 26 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that the Union Government has earmarked ₹500 crore in the Central Budget to develop Rakhigarhi into a globally recognised heritage destination. He said the Haryana Government is also taking concrete steps to place the ancient site firmly on the national and international tourism map, recognising its immense historical and cultural significance. Addressing the gathering at the second State-level Rakhigarhi Festival, the Chief Minister said Rakhigarhi stands as a living testimony to one of the world’s oldest and most advanced civilisations. On the occasion, he inaugurated the Harappa…