Hansi (Dinkar Gavdi):- Amit Khatri, Director of the Department of Archaeology and Museums, held a meeting with DC Rahul Narwal at the rest house in Rakhigarhi to review preparations for the Rakhigarhi Festival. During the meeting, officials concerned reviewed the arrangements, and various departments were directed to work in coordination and complete all necessary preparations well in advance to ensure the successful organisation of the festival.
The seven-day festival, scheduled to be held in Rakhigarhi from October 19 to 25, aims to bring national and international recognition to the historical and archaeological heritage of the world-famous Harappan civilisation and ensure the participation of as many people as possible.
He said the festival would seek to familiarise tourists, students and researchers with the history of Rakhigarhi.
During the meeting, Director Amit Khatri discussed arrangements for cleanliness, drinking water, security, traffic management, parking and visitor facilities at the venue. Officials were instructed to ensure that visitors faced no inconvenience and that all departments fulfilled their responsibilities within the stipulated time.
He said the festival would feature exhibitions related to the Harappan civilisation, heritage walks, educational activities, quizzes, painting competitions, rural sports and cultural programmes based on Haryanvi folk traditions. These activities would focus on connecting the younger generation with its historical heritage.
Local artisans, self-help groups and rural entrepreneurs would also get an opportunity to display their products at the festival. This would promote local art, handicrafts and traditional products while encouraging tourism activities in the region.
He directed officials to complete all festival-related preparations within the prescribed deadlines so that the event could be organised smoothly and Rakhigarhi's historical identity could be showcased on a wider scale.
DC Rahul Narwal briefed the meeting on the responsibilities assigned to the departments concerned for the successful organisation of the Rakhigarhi Festival. He also reviewed the preparations department-wise.
Narnaund SDM Vikas Yadav, DSP Devender Nain, Deputy Director of the Department of Archaeology and Museums Narendra Parmar, Civil Surgeon Dr. Rahul Budhiraja, DRO Rajkumar, DDPO Sandeep Bhardwaj, DFSC Anuradha, DEO Mahender Sheoran, Vinod Sheoran, Dinesh Sheoran and officials and employees from various departments were present at the meeting.
