Hisar, Oct. 17 -- Haryana is moving ahead with plans to transform Agroha, the historic capital of Maharaja Agrasen, into an international heritage, religious and cultural tourism hub, with archaeological excavations, a proposed modern museum and improved air connectivity forming the centrepiece of the development initiative.
Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Saturday said the government has initiated archaeological excavations at the historic Agroha Theh to uncover and preserve the region's ancient heritage and had also begun geo-tagging ancient mounds associated with the Indus-Saraswati civilisation.
"The government is working on a major plan to develop Agroha as a global city and an international centre of religious and cultural tourism...