Haryana plans Rs 188-crore museum development at ancient Rakhigarhi site

Hansi, Oct 19 (UNI) Haryana plans an estimated Rs 188-crore next phase of development for the museum and interpretation centre at Rakhigarhi, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said today, outlining efforts to strengthen archaeological research, attract tourists and secure international recognition for the ancient settlement. Inaugurating the seven-day Rakhigarhi Mahotsav, Saini said civil construction of the museum and interpretation centre was nearly complete. The government was also pursuing UNESCO World Heritage recognition for the site and envisaged a Saraswati-Sindhu Civilisation Corridor connecting important archaeological destinations, he said. Rakhigarhi is one of the largest known settlements of the Harappan civilisation, with…