Overview

• Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated three infrastructure projects at the Rakhigarhi Museum and Interpretation Centre, valued at ₹20 crore.
• The new facilities include a 17-room rest house with modern amenities, a 13-dormitory hostel with a dining hall, and a cafeteria to support tourism and research visits.
• Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat praised the Haryana government's efforts to position Rakhigarhi as a major hub for heritage tourism and academic research.
• Officials directed the expedited construction of the museum, the addition of protective excavation sheds, and the integration of visitor amenities like lighting and parking.
• Excavations at Rakhigarhi since the 1960s have unearthed significant Harappan-era artefacts, bolstering claims of India’s ancient civilisational roots.