Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Haryana to Develop Kurukshetra as a Premier Cultural Tourism Hub
Haryana wants to make Kurukshetra a great place for tourists to visit.
They plan to have 48 festivals every year to show off the area's history and religion.
They will fix up roads, ponds, and other things to make it look better.
They're also adding electric buses and information centers to help visitors get around and learn about the area.
The roads will be decorated with themes from the Mahabharata, and special writings will be put on buildings.
Haryana aims to transform Kurukshetra into a cultural tourism hub.
The plan includes 48 annual festivals to showcase the region's significance.
Infrastructure improvements, including sanitation and road enhancements, are planned.
Electric buses and information centers will be introduced for visitor convenience.
Roads and structures will feature Mahabharata-themed designs and Sanskrit inscriptions.
- Who
- Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini are leading the initiative.
- What
- Haryana plans to develop Kurukshetra as a cultural tourism destination.
- When
- The plan was discussed during a Kurukshetra Development Board meeting.
- Where
- Kurukshetra, Haryana.
- Why
- To promote cultural tourism and showcase the historical and religious significance of Kurukshetra.
- Objective
- Transform Kurukshetra into a premier tourism destination
- Festivals
- 48 annual festivals planned
- Focus Area
- Infrastructure improvements
- Transportation
- Electric buses for pilgrimage sites
- Information Centers
- Established by October 15 at key locations