Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Rajasthan's Shekhawati Haveli Conservation Scheme Protects Heritage
Imagine a place called Shekhawati in Rajasthan, famous for its old, beautiful mansions called havelis.
The government wants to keep these special buildings safe because they tell stories about the past and attract many tourists.
A new plan called the Shekhawati Haveli Conservation Scheme has been made to help fix up these old buildings without changing how they originally looked.
The government will also make sure that no more havelis are torn down.
A group of experts will help with this plan, and district officials will ensure the havelis are protected.
Many tourists already visit, and the government wants even more to come.
They're also making deals to create more things for tourists to do and see.
662 havelis identified for conservation in Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu.
The Shekhawati region saw 1.9 crore tourists in the first half of the year.
The Shekhawati Haveli Conservation Scheme aims to renovate havelis.
A dialogue was held to discuss implementation of the conservation scheme.
Chief Minister Sharma pledged to prevent demolition of any heritage havelis.
- Who
- Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and stakeholders
- What
- Announced the Shekhawati Haveli Conservation Scheme and pledged to protect heritage havelis.
- When
- The scheme was announced in the state budget, with a dialogue held on Monday evening.
- Where
- Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, specifically Sikar, Jhunjhunu, and Churu districts.
- Why
- To conserve historic havelis, attract tourists, and boost the region's heritage.
- Scheme Name
- Shekhawati Haveli Conservation Scheme
- Number of Havelis Identified
- 662
- Districts Involved
- Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu
- Tourism Footfall (First Half)
- 1.9 crore
- MoUs Signed for Tourism Projects
- 58
- Governing Body
- Joint Committee of Experts