Organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism, the conference was mooted to position historic sites in Kurukshetra, Karnal and Panipat as attractive tourist spots. Dr Sharma proposed that Kurukshetra should strive to provide amenities on par with Vrindavan, that attracts thousands of pilgrim heads, to increase tourists also. The plan includes infrastructure development, improvement in visitor facilities and strengthening of regional cultural depth.
R. K. Suman, Northern Regional Director of the Union Ministry of Tourism, explained that the ministry is working toward putting Kurukshetra on the world map. "We have invested INR 200 crores so far," he said. "It will help rejuvenate and promote religious and historical tourism in this region for its pilgrims, history enthusiasts, and international tourists
