In response to Unstarred Question No. 2505 raised by SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI regarding the promotion of tourism to historical battlefields, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Defence (SHRI SANJAY SETH) stated the following:
The Ministry of Defence, in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, launched the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative on 15 January 2025. This initiative aims to showcase and promote Shaurya Gathas and Shaurya Gantavya sites, commemorating the valour and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces exclusively.
The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative focuses on battlefields where history was created by Indian Armed Forces, post-independence. The initiative is widely publicized through Social Media, and a Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Quiz was conducted for school children of New Delhi to promote the initiative amongst young minds.
Key Entities Referenced
Kurukshetra, Haldi Ghati, Plassey, Panipat: Examples of historical battlefields that may be included in the initiative to promote tourism.
New Delhi: Location where the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan Quiz was conducted for school children.
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan: Initiative launched by the Ministry of Defence to promote tourism to historical battlefields and showcase the valour of the Indian Armed Forces.
Ministry of Defence: Primary ministry responsible for launching the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative.
Ministry of Tourism: Collaborates with the Ministry of Defence on the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2505
TO BE ANSWERED ON 13TH FEBRUARY, 2026
PROMOTION OF TOURISM OF HISTORICAL BATTLEFIELDS
2505. SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI:
Will the Minister of DEFENCE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government has launched any scheme or initiative to introduce domestic and
foreign tourists to major historical battlefields mentioned in our history books;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether places such as Kurukshetra, Haldi Ghati, Plassey, Panipat and other significant
historical battlefields are proposed to be included under any such initiative; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the steps taken by the Government to popularise such
schemes among local and foreign tourists?
A N S W E R
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SANJAY SETH)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(a) & (b) Yes, Ministry of Defence has launched the Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative on
15 January 2025, in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, to showcase and promote
Shaurya Gathas and Shaurya Gantavya sites, which commemorate the valour and sacrifice
exclusively of the Indian Armed Forces.
(c) The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative focuses exclusively on battlefields where
history was created by Indian Armed Forces, post-independence.
(d) The initiative is widely publicised through Social Media. Moreover, a Bharat Ranbhoomi
Darshan Quiz was also conducted for school children of New Delhi to promote the initiative
amongst young minds.
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