Renowned historical town of Agroha is set to undergo development as a world heritage and prominent tourist destination, Centre approved the excavation
State-of-the-art museum to be built in Agroha
ASI and Haryana State Archaeology Department will jointly excavate Agroha archaeological site
Haryana government will get GPR (Ground Penetrating Radar) survey done before excavation
Chandigarh
October 15
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday announced the establishment of a prestigious museum at the historically significant archaeological site of Agroha Dham in the state.
This museum will serve as a hub for preserving and showcasing the historical and cultural treasures of the region, offering an engaging and educational experience for visitors while promoting Agroha’s significance as a cultural and historical destination.
In addition, the government is going to develop Agroha, another historically important site, along the lines of Rakhigarhi.
The Chief Minister made this announcement during a press conference held after paying his respects at the Mata Mansa Devi temple on the auspicious occasion of the first day of Navratri in Panchkula.
He said that the Central Government has approved the comprehensive development of the Agroha archaeological site and its surrounding areas through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), following the successful Rakhigarhi model. He reiterated the government’s dedication to investing in the Agroha Archaeological site as part of a broader initiative to preserve and promote the state’s rich heritage.
He informed that the excavation of Agroha archaeological site will be done jointly by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and Haryana State Archaeology Department. Before starting the excavation, GPR ( Ground Penetrating Radar) survey will be conducted in the prospective areas by the state government. After that there will be a joint MoU between ASI and Haryana Government.
Chief Minister had requested the Center to highlight the archaeological heritage of Agroha
In August, the Chief Minister communicated with Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy regarding the excavation efforts at the protected site, Agroha, located in Hisar district. In this letter, the Chief Minister expressed the Haryana Government’s willingness to highlight the archaeological heritage within the historically renowned city of Agroha, situated in Tehsil Adampur, District Hisar. The objective is to enrich the historical and cultural legacy of the state with a significant chapter.
More than 100 archaeological sites have been identified
He said that more than 100 archaeological sites have been identified across Haryana. These are being developed jointly by the central and state governments.