Lok Sabha Question No. 5813 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-30
Subject: Conservation and Development of Kalibangan Site
Ministry: CULTURE
Asked by: Shri Kuldeep Indora

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.5813

ANSWERED ON 30.03.2026

## CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF KALIBANGAN SITE

## †5813. SHRI KULDEEP INDORA:

Will the Minister of CULTURE be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Kalibangan, located in the Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, is a significantly vital archaeological site of the  world-renowned Indus Valley Civilization, possessing internationally recognized historical and cultural importance;
- (b) the details of the ongoing works being executed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for the conservation, scientific excavation, research and tourism development of the said site;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to develop Kalibangan into a major historical tourism hub including the expansion of the museum, interpretation centre and basic tourist amenities; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof along with the funds sanctioned and utilised for the said purpose so far?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF CULTURE AND TOURISM (SHRI GAJENDRA SINGH SHEKHAWAT)

- (a) Ancient Mounds (3) at Kalibangan, located in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan, is declared as an archaeological site of national importance under the provisions of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. The site is popularly known for it's remains dates back to Indus Valley Civilization.
- (b) As  far  as  Archaeological  Survey  of  India  (ASI)  is  concerned,  comprehensive  conservation measures  have  been  undertaken  at  the  excavated  site  of  Kalibangan.  The  works  include construction of a defined pathway from the approach road upto the ancient mound to regulate visitor  movement  and  improved  accessibility.  Provision  for  increasing  the  height  of  the existing  boundary wall  around the ancient mounds at Kalibangan has also been undertaken. Further,  visitor  amenities  such  as  benches,  drinking  water  kiosk,  toilet  blocks,  wheelchairs, Braille  signage,  cloak  room  facilities  and  QR  code-based  information  systems  have  been provided to facilitate tourists and improve visitor experience. Awareness programmes are also organised from time to time at the site museum involving local citizens and school students during events such as International Museum Day and World Heritage Week to promote the archaeological  importance  of  Kalibangan.  Archaeological  excavation  was  carried  out  at  the site during 2020-21.
- (c) Basic tourist amenities are provided at the site for the benefit of tourists. The facilities are also
- & being  upgraded  from  time  to  time,  subject  to  requirement  and  availability  of  budget,  to
- (d) enhance  visitor  experience  and  promote  the  site  as  a  major  heritage  destination.  The  funds sanctioned and utilized during last three years are as under:

## (amount in lakh)

| Year    |   Allocation |   Expenditure |
|---------|--------------|---------------|
| 2022-23 |        35.43 |         35.43 |
| 2023-24 |         6.9  |          6.9  |
| 2024-25 |        31.63 |         31.63 |