Haryana to revive tourist sites along river

Kurukshetra, November 23

Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said efforts were being made to rejuvenate the Saraswati, while discussing the development works being carried out on the river at Pipli today.

All tourist and heritage sties situated along the river would also be renovated, he said.

“Thousands of years ago, the river used to flow through Kurukshetra and go further towards Sirsa. The Vedas and the Puranas were composed on this sacred ground.”

The state has been making efforts to revive the Saraswati and ensuring that the coming generations get to know all about it. “All heritage sites on the river banks will also be developed.” — TNS