Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Centre Allocates Rs 500 Crore for Rakhigarhi Development
The Indian government is giving a lot of money (Rs 500 crore) to make Rakhigarhi, an ancient Harappan civilization site in Haryana, into a famous worldwide landmark.
They want to build a big museum, research center, and better places for tourists to visit.
This will help people learn about the advanced city planning, cleanliness, and water systems that the Harappan people had thousands of years ago.
The government also wants to put Rakhigarhi on the UNESCO World Heritage List, which would make it even more special.
They're also giving money to the local villages and talking about how women in ancient Harappan society were respected and had equal rights.
Central Government allocated Rs 500 crore for Rakhigarhi's development as a global heritage site.
Rakhigarhi is one of the largest and most advanced urban centers of the Harappan civilization.
Plans include a world-class archaeological museum, research institute, and improved tourist facilities.
Efforts are being made to include Rakhigarhi in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Rs 21 lakh each granted to Rakhigarhi and Rakhi Shahpur villages for development.
- Who
- Central and Haryana State Governments
- What
- Allocation of Rs 500 crore for Rakhigarhi development
- When
- Announced during the second state-level Rakhigarhi Mahotsav
- Where
- Rakhigarhi, Haryana
- Why
- To transform Rakhigarhi into a global landmark of historical and cultural importance
- Funds Allocated
- Rs 500 crore
- Location
- Rakhigarhi, Haryana
- Civilization
- Harappan/Indus-Saraswati
- Key Features
- Advanced urban planning, sanitation, water management
- Government Initiatives
- World-class museum, research institute, tourist facilities
- UNESCO Bid
- Efforts to include in World Heritage List
- Village Grants
- Rs 21 lakh each for Rakhigarhi and Rakhi Shahpur
- Historical Significance
- One of the largest Harappan urban centers
Sources
Centre allocating funds for Harappan site of Rakhigarhi to transform it into global landmark: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini
Rs 500 crore allocated to develop Rakhigarhi as global heritage site: Haryana CM
Punjab CM Mann pays obeisance at Gurdwara Fatehgarh Sahib
