SUPVA Students learn about the Pattern of Indus Valley Civilization; Educational Visit to RakhiGarhi
Students of the Planning and Architecture Department of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA) went on an educational visit to the RakhiGarhi site, a witness to the Indus Valley Civilization. During the visit, students learned about the Indus Valley Civilization's patterns, urban structure, drainage systems, and construction techniques, enabling them to better plan new cities after completing the course.
Girish Saini
Feb 26, 2026 08:22
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Rohtak, February 26, 2026: Students of the Planning and Architecture Department of Dada Lakhmi Chand State University of Performing and Visual Arts (DLC SUPVA) went on an educational visit to the RakhiGarhi site, a witness to the Indus Valley Civilization. During the visit, students learned about the Indus Valley Civilization's patterns, urban structure, drainage systems, and construction techniques, enabling them to better plan new cities after completing the course.
This educational visit was organized by the Rohtak chapter of the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). Being the institutional partner of INTACH, the students of the Planning and Architecture Department were taken on this tour. Along with 34 students, the chapter coordinator and Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Ajay Kaushik, Co-coordinator Architect Supri Maheshwari, FC of Planning and Architecture Ajay Bahu Joshi, and Assistant Professor Anand were also part of the group.
Visiting the site museum at Rakhigarhi, students learned about artifacts, tools, clay pots, and cultural materials depicting the life and craftsmanship of the Harappan period. They also visited various excavated mounds highlighting the advanced planning principles of the Indus Valley Civilization, to understand the settlement patterns, urban structure, drainage systems, and construction techniques. Students also participated in a pottery workshop and learned about traditional clay modeling techniques and gained a hands-on connection with ancient craft traditions.
FC Ajay Bahu Joshi said that this trip provided students with a valuable opportunity for experiential learning, allowing them to observe the theoretical knowledge of urban planning, architecture, and cultural conservation in real-world contexts. This initiative by INTACH and DLCSUPVA will promote awareness of heritage and encourage culturally informed design and planning education.
