Countless astronomical events have occurred on Earth, but one such event is recorded in Indian history, which has the distinction of being the country’s first proposed geological site. This incident is not just a few hundred or a few million years ago, but about 6.5 billion years ago, when there were not even humans on this planet. We are talking about the Ramgarh crater which is present in the Baran district of Rajasthan. This is the place where a large meteorite fell from the sky and created a deep crater in the earth. This raised the ground which eventually turned into mountains. It created a geological structure with a circumference of three and a half kilometers, which not only gave Rajasthan world recognition but also gave India its first geological site. What is the 6.5 billion year old mystery of Ramgarh crater? Located in Kishanganj taluka, about 50 km from the Baran district headquarters, Ramgarh crater is a witness to a meteorite impact that took place about 6.5 billion years ago. It was for the first time in 1865 by the British scientist Dr. Discovered by Frederick Mallet. It is a priceless heritage that has fought a long battle for its existence. After sustained efforts by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH), the Earth Impact Database Society recognized it as the world’s 200th crater in 2018. This crater is the third constitutionally recognized crater of India and the first constitutionally recognized crater of Rajasthan. In view of its immense geological importance, it has been declared India’s first designated geo-heritage site. ‘Gold mine’ for scientists, why do foreign researchers come? Ramgarh crater is not just a crater but an open page in the changing history of the earth. Since its discovery, many foreign explorers and scientists have come to visit it. Scientific studies have shown that the levels of iron, nickel and cobalt in the soil of this crater are higher than normal. These elements are usually associated with meteorites, supporting the theory that this crater was formed by a meteorite impact. Ramgarh Crater is one of only three confirmed craters in India, the others being the famous Lonar Crater in Maharashtra and Dhala Crater in Madhya Pradesh. Source of alkaline water inside the crater: The forested area of ​​Ramgarh Crater is not only geologically important but it also has a lot of biodiversity and ancient cultural heritage. Pushkar Lake present in the crater is the source of both saline and alkaline water. These lakes are made of wetlands, where many local and exotic birds can be seen playing. This brings a unique beauty and diversity to the ecology of this area. There was also an old fort near the crater, which has now been demolished, but its remaining parts are a witness to the centuries-old cultural heritage of this area. Despite being declared a ‘World Heritage Site’, development has been limited to paper only. It is strange that the historic Ramgarh crater, which has received national and international recognition, seems to be largely ignored in its own state, Rajasthan. Even though it has the distinction of being India’s first geo-heritage site, government apathy prevents it from becoming an attractive tourist destination. The previous Congress government had proposed development projects worth ₹57 crore (₹57 crore), but only ₹6 crore (₹6 crore) was used to build the boundary wall of the lake. Lack of tourist facilities: There are no facilities for accommodation and food for tourists. No tourist center has been built here. The road leading from the village to the well on the mountain is in bad shape and is completely closed during the rainy season.