Rakhigarhi

Rakhigarhi Heritage Is Part Of India’s Historical Identity, Says Haryana Minister Krishan Lal Panwar

Rakhigarhi Heritage Is Part Of India’s Historical Identity, Says Haryana Minister Krishan Lal Panwar

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar has called for preserving Rakhigarhi’s archaeological heritage, describing the site as an important part of India’s ancient civilisation and cultural identity. Addressing an international conference organised as part of the International Rakhigarhi Festival in Rakhigarhi village in Hisar district, Panwar said the archaeological remains offered insights into ancient human life, urban development and cultural traditions. He welcomed historians, archaeologists, academics, administrative officials and other participants attending the conference in person and through video conferencing. He said such events provided an opportunity for experts to share research and help bring…
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Rakhigarhi Festival 2026 Begins In Haryana, Rs 188 Crore Planned For World-Class Museum Development

Rakhigarhi Festival 2026 Begins In Haryana, Rs 188 Crore Planned For World-Class Museum Development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday inaugurated the seven-day Rakhigarhi Festival 2026, highlighting the archaeological site’s historical importance and the state government’s plans to strengthen heritage conservation, research and tourism. Held under the theme ‘Mati Se Mahotsav Tak’ (From Soil to Festival), the event began on October 19 and will continue for seven days. Heritage and Tourism Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma was also present at the inauguration. During the programme, Saini assured the Rakhigarhi village panchayat that its demands would be addressed and announced financial assistance of Rs 51 lakh for the panchayat. The Chief…
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Rs 500 Crore Allocated in Union Budget to Give Rakhigarhi Global Recognition: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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

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…
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Haryana to Revive Saraswati River and Rakhigarhi Civilization with New Public Trust

Haryana to Revive Saraswati River and Rakhigarhi Civilization with New Public Trust

Chandigarh, Match 17, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the Saraswati River and the Rakhigarhi civilization are significant parts of the state's rich cultural and historical heritage. To revive and preserve them, a public trust named "Haryana Sapta Sindhu Saraswati Sahitya, Kala, and Sanskriti" will be established. A provision of ₹25 crore has been made for this initiative in the financial year 2025-26. The Chief Minister made these announcements while presenting the state budget for 2025-26 as the Finance Minister during the Haryana Assembly’s budget session. An allocation of ₹262.31 crore has been made for the Information,…
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