During the 82nd meeting of the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB) on Wednesday, the Governor stated, “Kurukshetra should become a must-visit location,” recommending that the festivals occur in villages within a 48 kos (approximately 240 km) radius of Kurukshetra—an area deeply linked to the Mahabharata.
In support of this vision, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who is also the vice-chairman of the board, emphasized the state government’s commitment to making Kurukshetra a premier destination for spiritual and cultural tourism.
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An official statement following the meeting underscored key focus areas, including sanitation improvements, restoration of sarovars (holy ponds), and enhancements in transportation and city infrastructure.
Chief Minister Saini directed officials to pinpoint major road intersections and entry points to be themed around the Mahabharata, aiming to reinforce Kurukshetra’s mythological heritage. A significant proposal includes redesigning the road from Jyotisar with a replica of the Sudarshan Chakra and placing a statue of Lord Shri Krishna.
The board also reviewed the naming of gates at Brahma Sarovar, proposed mural art projects around the city, and the carving of Sanskrit shlokas on nearby structures, including those adjacent to the railway bridge.
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To enhance connectivity and visitor convenience, the board approved the creation of electric buses connecting major pilgrimage sites along the 48 Kos Parikrama circuit. Commuters will receive a daily bus pass, which will also serve as an entry pass to key attractions in the area.
To improve visitor experience and accessibility, information centres will be set up at critical locations by 15 October, including Pipli Bus Stand, Kurukshetra Railway Station, Jyotisar Railway Station, and the KDB headquarters.
The proposed initiatives reflect a collaborative effort by the state government and the Kurukshetra Development Board to rejuvenate the region’s cultural landscape, aiming to establish Kurukshetra as a year-round destination for pilgrims and heritage travelers alike.
(Edited by : Jerome Anthony)
