Rakhigarhi to emerge as global showcase of India’s ancient civilizations: Haryana CM Saini
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, July 3, 2026: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday reviewed the progress of the world-class Site Museum and Interpretation Centre being developed at Rakhigarhi, directing officials to build the project to international standards so it becomes a global showcase of India’s ancient civilization and cultural heritage.
Chairing a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister said Rakhigarhi should evolve beyond an archaeological site into a globally recognised centre where visitors from India and abroad can experience the 8,000-year-old Saraswati–Sindhu Civilization through advanced digital and immersive technologies.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Heritage and Tourism Department Commissioner and Secretary Dr Amit Agrawal, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Yashpal, and Deputy Director, Haryana Archaeology and Museums Department Dr Narender Parmar.
Officials informed the Chief Minister that the Interpretation Centre and Site Museum will span nearly 100,000 square feet and feature 10 theme-based galleries showcasing different aspects of the Saraswati–Sindhu Civilization using digital projections, 3D presentations, audio-visual installations and other interactive technologies.
The galleries will highlight the seven archaeological mounds of Rakhigarhi, excavation findings, urban planning, residential architecture, drainage and water management systems, trade and commerce, agriculture, social life, and the technological achievements of one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
An Orientation Gallery will introduce visitors to the Civilization of the Seven Rivers and trace the evolution of the Saraswati–Sindhu Civilization through short films, digital displays and immersive exhibits.
The museum will also include experiential learning spaces where children and young visitors can participate in hands-on activities such as making ancient seals, examining replicas of artefacts and bricks, and playing traditional games to better understand life during the Harappan era.
Officials said archaeological excavations are currently underway at three of Rakhigarhi’s mounds. The museum will document the different phases of excavation and the discoveries that have contributed to a deeper understanding of Indian and world history.
Located near National Highway-152, Rakhigarhi is expected to emerge as a major tourism, cultural and educational destination while creating employment opportunities and boosting the local economy.
The meeting was informed that the Union Ministry of Finance has approved ₹90 crore for the project. Under the plan, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will develop visitor amenities, including protective shelters and supporting infrastructure, to improve the visitor experience.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to include a replica depicting the geographical expanse of ancient Akhand Bharat (Undivided India) in the museum to illustrate the wider civilizational reach associated with Rakhigarhi. He said the objective is to create a museum that not only preserves history but also presents it in an engaging and contemporary manner for students, researchers, families and visitors from across the world.