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Post author By Ashok Mathur
Post date February 27, 2018
No Comments on Relics Reveal Mewar’s Rich Heritage: Know about ‘Geo-Tourism’

Lake City is a big tourist destination for several reasons. Not many other places have so many attractions for tourists, Indian or foreign. Its scenic beauty with several big and small water bodies in all around the city such as Pichola, Rang Sagar, Swarup Sagar, Fateh Sagar, Badi, Udaisagar, Rajsamand and Jaisamand and hills covered with greenery is a sight to behold. The sanctuaries like Sajjangarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sita Mata and Jaisamand and Sajjangarh Biopark and Baghdera Nature Park and the newly developed Biodiversity Park have a lot to offer to wildlife lovers. In addition to these in several lakes, especially those near Menar, in the region can be sited a huge number of birds of various species. Those interested in history have several places to visit Haldighati, Sajjangarh and Kumbhalgarh Forts. Pilgrims have a lot of places of interest like Eklingnathji, Shrinathji, Dwarkesh Mandir and Jagdish Mandir to watch intricate architecture. One has palaces and haveli’s to visit.

ANCIENT RELICS FOUND

However, there are several places that are wonderful sites of geological interest and reveal our heritage that is centuries old. Recent researches done by geologists in Badgaon near Udaipur have shown that life existed there even 206 Crore years ago. Nanofossils have been found in this village. The findings of studies done by geo-scientists of Punjab in Rajasthan have revealed rocks in Rajasthan that are 370 Crore years old. These findings have been accepted at international levels. Studies of rocks in Udaipur and Gogunda region that are believed to be 330 to 140 Crore years old have also been undertaken. Surveys have been conducted by archeology dept. Of Sahitya Sansthan, Rajasthan Vidyapeeth in Girwa tehsil on the edge of Ahad, Banas, Berach basin and passing through Gadwa, Changedi, Sihada, Bichdi, and Udaisagar. Relics of habitation of the historical and medieval period have been found near Daroli and Mandesar. Near Bichdi Basti rock inscription have also been found. Study of 330 Crore years old rocks of Aravali range in Kherwara region has been undertaken. Facts about the origin of oxygen on earth have also been revealed in a study of German University. At one time, there was sea where there are mountains today.

UNIQUE GEOLOGICAL SITES DISCOVERED

According to Dr. Pushpendra Singh Ranawat, Co-convenor Geo-Heritage Group INTACH Udaipur Chapter, Geological Survey of India (GSI) DECLARED 26 UNIQUE GEOLOGICALSITES ACROSS India in 2001. Subsequently, a few more added to this list. Two fossil parks namely Fossil World Park of AkalJaisalmer Dist. and Stromatolite Park of Bhojunda, Chittorgarh Dist. are there on this list. Two rock monuments of Rajasthan viz Nepheline Syenite, Kishangarh, Ajmer Dist. and Barr Conglomerate, Barr, Pali Dist. also find a place here. Sendra Granite, Pali Dist. is another geological marvel from Rajasthan. As also Gossan of Rajpura-Daribo in Rajsamand Dist.

Each monument has specialization of its own. Located about 18 km south-east from the desert city of Jaisalmer on National Highway 15 to Barmer, Akal Wood Fossil Park has the rare exposure of 180-million-year-old rock that has fossilized tree trunks lying scattered in an area of 21 Hc in the company of invertebrate life remains. A visit to Barr Conglomerate, Pali District located in the vicinity of village Barr on Beawar-Pali section of NH14, leaves one wondering hour a hard-brittle rock piece can be flattened and elongated like plastic clay without it being fractured or fragmented. In Sendra Granite NGM wind and water have become acidic by fluctuations in temperatures, acting over millions of years, have sculpted rocks into marvelous shapes that have fascinated human beings for ages. Here a visitor can watch fancy forms some of which have a strange resemblance to human beings.

At Bichardi, in Pali district, there exists a geothermal well that is rare and unique in Rajasthan. It is a hot water spewing well that has +58-degree centigrade temperature. It has a water table at depth of 30m. The water is pumped out, cooled and then used for irrigation. In the Stromatolite Park, Bhojunda, in Chittorgarh district can be seen stromatolites that are biochemical accumulations which grow through the work of blue-green algae and bacteria in the shallow marine environment. They may produce a variety of structures Another Stromatolite has been discovered in still order Aravali rocks and that too in an economically significant rock phosphate makes to Stromatolic Park, Thamarkota in Udaipur district an undisputed King of National Geological Monuments of India.

ZAWAR SHOWED THE WAY TO INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Nearer home, the over 2500-year-old Zawar Zinc-Lead Mining Industry is located in a rugged area about 40 km south of Udaipur approached by NH8 to Ahmedabad up to Titdi village, and then a bifurcation to the left least leads one to Zawar village. Zawar is also a railway station on Udaipur-Himmatnagar railway line. The importance of this geo-park that is defined as a unified area with geological heritage of international significance, can be judged from its recognition as an International Historic Landmark as early as in 1988. The plaque of American Society of Metals at Zawar reads: “At this site are preserved the zinc retort furnaces and remnants of related operation. The village artifacts together with temple ruins at least to the success of this metallurgical technology. This operation first supplied the Zinc for making a brass instrument in Europe, a forerunner of Industrial Revolution”. According to Dr. Ranawat Archeological study by the British Museum, London, MS University, Baroda and Hindustan Zinc Ltd. In 1983 proved that at Zawar metallic zinc was produced by distillation process for the first time in the world.

For as a metal zinc has a relatively low melting point (about 420-degree centigrade) and low alcoholic drink. Carbon dating of time of timber used as support in underground mines and common use of brass in Ayad and other archeology sites of Mewar prove that the area witnessed mineral utilization fairly early in human history. Its recorded and historically impactful use continued at regular but slow pace essentially because mining was done by chiseling as explosives and mechanization were not known them. Five-setting and quenching could have been used in open cast pits or shallow well-ventilated underground mines, but it is highly unlikely that it was used at wet deeper levels that had poor ventilation and damp oxygen-poor ambient condition.

ZAWAR UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY

In the opinion of the eminent historian of Mewar, Dr. Shrikrishna ‘Jugnu’, Zawar is known not only for its huge supply of iron, zinc etc but also the processes employed that included hilltop wells the digging of which started at the top and metal mixed ore was thrown out. In this process, there was no danger of flooding. In case of the collapse of sand, wooden planks were used. The technique of Shilabhedan as first described in Brahatsanhita and later on by Chakrapan Mishra, a contemporary of Maharana Pratap was used. In this, processes of breaking the rocks that obstructed mining were explained. One of the ways to break the rocks was to burn the wood of ‘dhak’ and ‘teemru’ wood on them and then sprinkle lime water on them. The ashes of the ‘shar’ tree. The mixture was sprinkled seven times on the rock to break it. Keeping a mixture of ‘Chhaj’, ‘Kanji’, ‘Sura’ and ‘Kulathi’ in a vessel for seven days turned it into a chemical. To break the orck, it was sprinkled on the rock 2-4 times. Neem tree leaves and bark, ‘timru’ fruit, ‘giloya’ etc were mixed with ‘gaumutra’ sprinklings of this mixture six times made the rock break into pieces.

It is believed that in 430 B.C metals were extracted in Zawar. Rocks were broken with ‘Chhaini’, hammer etc. and then melted in the furnace of the special type were made with sand in such a way that they were not affected by the three kinds of flames and the optimum temperature was maintained. Possibly pieces of Khejri wood that has the quality of burning for a long time were used to heat the furnaces. Researches by dozens of geologists from different countries like Britain have shown that in smelling round shaped sand pots were used. When not used for this purpose they were used in building houses. Now they have been displayed in a museum built by RSMM and Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

Promotion of geo-tourism through publications, internet, seminars etc with the active participation of tourism and mining depts. NGO’s like INTACH, and chapters of Rotary and Lion Clubs etc.

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Post author By Ashok Mathur
Post date February 24, 2018
No Comments on How IIM-U is Helping the City Gain Global Recognition?

Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur that Lake City was given after a long fight, finally became functional in August 2011 with the first batch of 58 students on the campus of MLSU. Soon after, the construction of a huge campus with several unique features started at Balicha. Now the Institute is running on the new campus.

How IIM-U is Helping the City Gain Global Recognition? — Photo by: Hawkeyed Photographers

Under the visionary Director Janat Shah the institute has been making phenomenal all-round progress and has become one of the top IIMs in the country. Since the start of the institute, the students have been left free to plan and execute activities on their own and that in the opinion of Director Shah has made them more creative and responsible. With the help of about 30 clubs, they are not only looking after their own affairs but also help the society in several ways. Among others, their work has been highly appreciated by the district authorities and other associations. The clubs are funded by the pocket money of the students. Needy students are also helped financially. The students also step out into the neighborhood to teach poor children and provide books etc. The ten committees meet with all the academic, professional and cultural needs of the students. All the important decisions are taken by them. All the issues related to the students, the facilities, and the management are resolved by the academic council. The programmes for former students and counseling for the present ones are organized by the alumni association. It is the work of council of student affairs to present the problems before the management. Infra committee takes care of the basic needs of the students. By contacting international institutions the international relation committee provides international exposure to the student. The media and interaction cells keep in touch with corporates who sponsor the IIM events’ merchandise and retail committee designs projects related to IIM and publicising them all over the country. Mess and infra committee plans the student’s diet in keeping with nutrition needs. For better placement, the placement committee facilitates an interface between students and corporate with the help of placement preparation committee, students get ready for placement. Students get guidance on matters such as business, employment from the professional club. The social club with its eleven units keeps in touch with people outside in different areas like education, business, employment and social awareness. In keeping with the changing needs, new clubs are added. For instance, this year there is a new club called Bikers and Riders.

Under the summer placement programme, after the completion of two semesters students go for a two-month long internship in the companies. Students are given scholarships. This year, out of 232 students of 2017-2019 batch 210 got placement. In addition to this 9 students applied for entrepreneurship. Out of the 71 firms that came for recruitment, 40 were new including Johnson and Johnson, ITC, Mario, Larsen and Toubro, Sutherland Global, Tata Steel, Hero, Volvo, SBI. Among the companies that had come earlier were Amul, Berger Paint, HPCL, Wipro, Yes Bank and Express Money. The highest offer placements were made in sales and marketing sector (103), followed by finance domain (25), operation (16), HR (14), business analysis (13), project management (12) and IT (9).The main companies were Yes Bank, ICICI Lombard, Johnson and Johnson, ITC, NMC Healthcare, and Cumming. The stipends were as follows: average stipend (about 54,000), best stipend (2 lac), average stipend of top ten percentile (about 1.21 lac), top twenty percentile average stipend (about 1 lac), top 50 percentile average stipend (about 77,000) and average stipend for international placement (about 1 lac).

The alumni of IIM, Udaipur has not only impress the world with its brilliant performance but also set an example by giving up their lucrative jobs to serve the country and be with their parents. Angad Abrol, as a student of the 2013-2015 batch and an engineer from Chandigarh IIT, who was earning 35 lac annually in Sydney, Australia is running two companies in Noida. The one is a logistics company that takes online orders for moving goods. Another company is producing artificial products that are helpful in management work. The annual turnover of one company is about 2 crore. The 25 workers in the two companies get 4 to 15 lac annual salary. So much passion has Jairam Krishna, a student of the 2014-2016 batch for working on his own that he never thought of a job or going for a campus placement interview. He turned down lucrative job offers. He has founded a management consulting firm with his brother in Hyderabad. He is offering high-quality services in a safe way at a low rate in a short time. He gave up a job with a 7.5 lac package and did his MBA to master management.

A student of IIM-U, 2016-2018 batch Jaspreet Singh gave up a 12 lac annual package job in a private bank, has launched a wedding photography firm in Delhi with his three friends. His pre-wedding photography is like that of films and brings in new concepts.The firm has to refuse orders due to a rush of work. He has worked in many parts of the country. His five-member team gets 1 lac to 4.5 lac per year. Sandeep Rana, a resident of Dehradun, and Jaspreet Singh have started a new project in Bangalore. They launched a business to consumer concept to catch the taste of people but found that returns were not in keeping with the investment of time and money. Now the business is run by Ashish, an IIM-Indore student who gave up a job in a multinational company with a package of 12 lac. It is a business to business concept in which order for supply of food to companies for big events are executed. The one lac turn over company pays between 2 lac to 5 lac to its 25 employees.

Ishan Agarwal of 2015-2017 IIM-U batch who resigned a job of an international level company with a package of 12 lac has joined hands with Mridul Rajput and Mridul to buy more than 100 motorbikes that are given to tourists who go to Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram. Outlets have been opened in these three cities. Soon the business is to start from Banglore. Ishan is to give Harley Davidson bikes from Mumbai for which one would pay Rs. 5000 per day and for Bullet and Activa it is going to be Rs. 1200 and Rs. 400 respectively. The turnover that started from 2 lac has now shot up to 60 lac. The workers get up to 60,000 per month. Vikas Dapda of 2016-18 batch who had declined a package of 12 lac has opened a geriatric clinic in Ahmedabad with a friend and a team of ten persons. Seventy percent of the income is being given to workers as salary. Vikas plans to open a chain of hospitals all over the country. He is also offering service in IIM-U.

IIM-U proposes to run a six-week course of Stanford School of Public Police, America from 16 June to 18 July. It would cover concepts such as principles and development research and its instruments and methods, management development, practical skills and development, report writing and its presentation with data. It would touch up in the characteristics of leaders for future development and their role. It would be beneficial for those who wish to be future leaders in the academic field. The areas to be taught include Indian NGOs, potential areas of developments and current social and political challenges. There would be team comprising three persons – one student of an Indian University, one of Duke University and one young man from NGO. Each team would spend about ten days in the area of an NGO. During this period would be studied the work being done in rural areas and city slums and the needs of the community and reactions. For NGOs, a detailed project proposal would be prepared that would include an analysis of evaluation, implementation plan, budget and expenditure and profit. Participants would get certificates from IIM-U.

IIM-U keeps organizing programmes that are not only beneficial but also quite interesting. Recently, in a two-day programme about entrepreneurship, some successful management people talked about the ways in which they put their ideas into practice and became successful. The speakers included young entrepreneurs like Gaurav Mantri, Angad Abrol, Vijai Lodha, Cherry Claire, Rohit Jayaswal and Mritunjai Yadav. In another event named Leap Day Lit Fest, Manjri Prabhu talked about her literary journey while Anchal Malhotra discussed her book on partition of the country covered in Anshul More shed light on his success. Writer Sujata Massey told the audience how she studied the background context of her work.

With their brilliant performance, social concerns and awareness creating activities, IIM-U students are covering Lake City with glory.

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Post author By Ashok Mathur
Post date February 7, 2018
No Comments on Panthers are entering cities. Question is whether to kill or save them?

The news of panthers being seen near Udaipur is not uncommon these days. The beast was seen sitting in a pipe at the site in Pratapnagar Bypass where the new building of the administrative block of Maharana Pratap Agriculture College is under construction. Another one-year-old female panther was sited near a hut in Kaya village on the Ahmedabad road. Hitting by an unknown vehicle became the cause of the death of a partner that was found in Kewada ki Nal, near Udaipur. There are several other reports of animals and men being attacked by panthers and Panthers being killed cruelly.

There are certain things that everyone must know, about Panthers, that shall save them in case of any unfortunate incident.

HABITAT OF THE PANTHER

Panther belongs Genus Panthera that has three more species viz Tiger, (Panthera Tigris), Lion, (P. Leo) and Snow Leopard (P. Uncia).

At present, the major carnivore at the top of the food chain is Panther (Panther Paradus). Other vertebrates in habituating the surrounding area are the striped hyena, jungle cat, Indian fox, Indian wild boar, squirrels, and rats. The Panther can survive in a wide range of habitats. It can thrive well in the open country, rocky, scrubby and forested areas. It can do well in arid mountains country and broken hilly areas. It can thrive even in close proximity of human habitations.

PANTHERS IN UDAIPUR SANCTUARIES

It is interesting to find that the two sanctuaries near Udaipur that have the highest number of panthers; Kumbhalgarh and Sitamata. The area-wise figures of panthers in different areas in the year 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016 are Udaipur Pradeshik (29,31,21 and 23)Udaipur Pradeshik Uttar (11,14,13 and 17) Jaisamand (11,10,11 and 12) Phulwari Ki Nal (21,19,18 and 21) Kumbhalgarh (88,85,88 and 95) Raoli Todgarh (25,28,33 and 35) Sitamata Sanctuary (34,34,38 and 40) Bassi (09,09,08 and 11) and Bhainsroadgarh (7,7,8 and 8). The number of panthers in ascending order as per the last wildlife census was Bhainsroadgarh (1) Jaisamand (11) Udaipur Pradeshik (13), Bassi (13) Udaipur Pradeshik Uttar (19) Phulwari ki Nal (20) Raoli Todgarh (35) Sitamata Sanctuary (43) and Khumbhalgarh (101). There are a big number of animals like bear, wild boar, chital, sambhar, chinkara, wolf, fox, wild cat, chousigha jackal and different kinds of birds. Kumbhalgarh has the largest number of panthers due to its extremely rich biodiversity.

The wildlife census is done on Buddha Purnima in May as there is a full moon on that night and animals can be seen clearly. Workers of the Forest Dept. keep a 24-hour watch and count panthers etc when they come to drink water. However, the census figures are not always hundred percent correct if an animal comes to drink water twice during the period it might be counted two times. A single panther might go to two places to drink water and be counted twice. Water collects at some places where workers are not posted and the animals there are not counted.

PANTHERS ENTERING THE CITY

As compared to this year, the number of Panthers entering the cities was bigger. Most incidents have occurred in Udaipur and Rajsamand districts and that too in populated parts near the forest. It was so in Udaipur urban area but there was no conflict with human beings. People were troubled by panthers in urban areas like Rajeev Gandhi Garden, MLSU Campus, Chitrakoot Nagar, near Doodh Talai and Dhikli area.

It is interesting to learn the nature of the panther. It is afraid of man and in normal circumstances does not attack a man. Except for a brief period during mating and when females are rearing their young ones, the panther lends an entirely solitary life, usually within a defined territory. Like other members of the cat family, it marks its territory with urine and by scratching the ground with its claws. The size of the territory varies from season to season, as well as the type of habitat and availability of food.

HOW THE PANTHER PREYS

The panther feeds on a variety of different animals including cattle, sheep, goat, langur, deer, antelope, hare as well as smaller mammals and birds. Normally hunting at dawn or dusk, it uses a combination of stealth and cunningness to catch its prey.

Sometimes it lies in silent ambush in the branch of a tree but more often it stalks its victims and waits for the right time to pounce on it. It kills either by sinking its teeth in the prey’s throat or by a well-aimed bite at the back of the head. It will often then carry its kill that may be as heavy as itself, high up into a tree. Here it stores the prey safely beyond the reach of scavengers such as hyenas and jackals. After a meal, it usually goes to a waterhole to drink.

SAFETY AGAINST THE PANTHER

The panther is afraid of man and does never attack a man on its own. There are several ways of safety against panther. So, when one sees a panther, one should not try to run away silently but make one’s presence felt by making some noise. While passing through a place where there is likely to be a panther, keep producing some sound. Avoid going near it, do not disturb it or throw stones at it. People should not try to surround it but let it go away. If it is hiding behind rocks or bushes, don’t try to go near it and search it. It is better to inform the team of Forest dept. And wait for it to arrive there. If people stop surrounding it in 99% cases there would be no problem. Keep open all the routes for it to return to the jungle. To make it run away, it is better to stand at a safe distance and beat drums or firecrackers. For people in rural areas, it is advisable not to tie sheep, goats and small animals in the open. Cut the bushes near the houses, so that the panther does not get the place to hide. Whether it is day or night, never leave children, especially those under 12, alone. They should never be naked as then the panther takes them to be just animal. Let them wear bright colored clothes. They should not be left alone in the jungle. Do not allow young children to take cattle for grazing. Keep the doors of houses closed at night. It is better not to leave waste material near houses as it attracts dogs and other animals that are attacked by the panther. It is not safe to try to free small animals that have been caught by a tiger as it would incite it to attack human beings.

WHY THE PANTHER COMES NEAR CITIES

It would be relevant to know why panthers come near the cities and begin to harm animals and men. The number of carnivorous animals such as rozda, sambhar, langur, wild boar is dwindling fast. These are the animals that the panther feeds on. Thus, the food chain has been disturbed by us. No wonder hungry panthers visit urban areas in search of food and attack small animals there. Another main problem is the scarcity of water sources for animals in the forest.

HOW THE PANTHER IS BEING KILLED

One main concern about panthers these days is that their number is decreasing fast. The reasons for this trend are not far to seek. Places such as Chirwa Ghat, Bilota, Koler, Negadia, Ghodaghati, Bandaria Magra, Padasali, Gadrola, Diwer, Chhapli, Sangawas and other places in Bhim tehsil have a good number of panthers, hyenas etc. Rajsamand is a big center of marble industry and there is traffic of heavy vehicles on the four-lane road and quite a few of them are overloaded. They are driven at speeds between 100 to 130 km per hour and in absence of radium indicators of proper warning about the presence of animals, quite a few Panthers and other animals get crushed. So, there is an urgent need to build eco ducts, underpasses etc and put up fencing on either side of the roads in such areas for the safety of animals. Man has started killing panthers brutally when they enter cities and take pride in doing so. There is a provision under Vanyajeev Sanrakshan Adhiniyam 1972 through which Forest dept. files FIR against those who kill a panther or abet others in doing so. Such persons can be sentenced up to seven-year imprisonment. On one hand, most people are not aware of it and on the other, it is seldom enforced by the authorities. The panther has become the prey of greedy ‘shikaris’ who sell parts of its body for heavy amounts.

IMPORTANCE OF SAVING THE PANTHER

Awareness has to be created among people about the importance of saving panthers. Farmers have now come to realize that by preying an animal like langurs, wild boar, blue bulls, deer, antelopes, Indian hare and porcupine that damage crops, it helps in controlling their numbers. Thus, the animal is a crop-friendly one since it controls a number of herbivores in the forest and agro-system, it is also an eco-friendly creature. In areas where leopards have been wiped out, herbivorous plants can cause damage to crops. Panther rich zone can also attract tourists. Thus, animals can open new avenues for earning income in forests and rural areas.

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Post author By Ashok Mathur
Post date February 5, 2018
No Comments on Know About the Wetlands in Udaipur- These Save Water, Wildlife and Plants!

Nature has been especially generous for Mewar and given it a number of water bodies such as Picchola, Fatehsagar, Badi, Udaisagar, Rajsamand, and Jaisamand. Now, it depends on us how we preserve them. We have wetlands that are, regions that are filled with water permanently or seasonally and gradually develop an independent environmental system of their own.

At present 169 countries of the world have accepted the concept of wetlands and there are 2384 such places all over the world. In 1971 in Iran, was held International Ramsar Conference when the importance of wetlands and need for preserving them was realized. Since then Wetland Day is being celebrated all over the world.

In Udaipur district, we have at least nine big and small water bodies that are waiting to be declared as wetlands. One is Sahi Dam, Kotra that is spread over 356 hectares and another is Bharmela Talab in Menar, Vallabhnagar tehsil covering 217.01 hectares. In Menar, Vaalabhnagar tehsil is Dand Talab that has an area of 304.6 hectares. Covering an area of 552.39 hectares is Bagolia Talab in Mavli tehsil. Then we have Lake Udaisagar in Girwa tehsil with an area 680 hectare while Lake Jaisamand in Sarada tehsil covers about 5873.53 hectares. Vallabhnagar Dam in Vallabhnagar tehsil spreads 869.16 hectares whereas the Badgaon Dam, Morjai Talabin Mandi tehsil, covers an area of 1091.56. Bhatewar Talab in Vallabhnagar tehsil covers 869.83 hectares. A technical report of these water bodies was sent to the govt. in accordance with wetlands management and conservation rules 2010 of section 3.

For making Udaisagar, near Udaipur, a wetland, the land of 11 villages was included so that the whole area could be legally safeguarded. However, due to changing rules, it has not yet been declared a wetland.

Preserving wetland is important for us and the birds due to several reasons. During rains, they check the water from flowing away, so the water seeps down and the level of the underground does not go down. This, in turn, recharges wells and tube wells. Wetlands also help in conserving biodiversity as it is on them that animals and birds survive. The welfare of Udaipur depends on wetlands that provide water for irrigation and drinking. Lake strengthens the economy of the city with the help of tourism. Even small lakes like Roopsagar, Nela, Mandopi, Titardi and Phuta Jugi contribute to the development in their own way.

Wetlands are in danger as they are being encroached. Other activities are increasing there. That is being used as agriculture land. Those located near cities are in greater danger.

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Post author By Akshat Khamesra
Post date February 3, 2018
2 Comments on Things which every St. Paulian can relate to

Things which every St. Paulian can relate to — Source - My Udaipur City

Back in those days, studying in an ‘only boys’ school had its own charm and for Udaipur, St. Paul’s was THE school to be. Although now a co-ed, St. Paul’s happens to be one of the oldest of schools to be established in Udaipur and has seen generations graduating, studying from the same staff and hence, still remains a popular choice for most of the parents to put their sons into (now daughters too!)

‘Satyam Muktaye’ is what the motto engraved on the wall right above the stage, says and this is what every Paulian carries, in a true sense!

Here’s to reminiscing the best time of our lives :

Cleaning shoes before checking

We all remember how scared every student used to be of getting caught before we got in lines to go to our respective classes. Who is ever going to forget the way we used to rub our shoes with our pants in order to clean them so as to not get caught!?? (Raise your hands if you ever got reprimanded because of it!)

PT periods on Saturdays

Weekends are meant for relaxation but only a Paulian can relate to this one here. Those first two periods of exhausting exercises that drained us so bad and then going back to the class trying to wipe off the sweat under those age-old ceiling fans!!! Saturdays were tough but equally fun.

Joy of having a free period

We returned home happy if we ever got a period free and moreover if the substitution teacher agreed to take us to the ground. Whattay wow feeling, wasn’t it?

School functions were boring until…

Well, let’s agree to disagree, we always waited for that thrilling dance performance on the latest item numbers from our seniors or friends. Those surely sent a shiver down our spine and were, without a doubt, the most awaited part of every function. Also, those drooling faces when the refreshments were distributed at the end of each function. So good!

Santa Claus, Children’s day, School Fete…

These were some events every Paulian waited the whole year for! That filmy entry of Santa Claus on a bicycle at the Christmas function; teacher’s dancing to item numbers, the joy of putting up stalls and dressing up with the best of clothes for the one day we were actually allowed to. Our happiness knew no bounds then! Apart from this, Annual day function, St. Paul’s foundation day, Republic and Independence day parades were nothing less than a festival for us.

Those dreadful yellow and red cards

Amidst all this happiness, came some moments where some of us got scared to the core; and that was when the teacher caught us red-handed talking or creating some nuisance in the class. Just the mere mention of Yellow/Red card was enough to make us pee in our pants.

The IT hall

This was the hub for any kind of extra-curricular activity that was going to be held in school, be it yoga classes, music events, occasional movie screening or any other competition; this huge room was a store to many memories and also a respite from studies as being here meant relaxation for at least a few hours.

Diary notes for you-know-what…

And before the red and yellow cards began to be issued, diary notes was the master tool of the teachers! You arrive late to school, you got one; you did not complete your homework, you got one; you forgot to bring your classwork copy; take one more! And the worst part, you had to get them signed by parents to show to the teacher the other day, and you thought getting a note was the scary part?

Rama ki kachori

I’ll be committing a sin if I didn’t mention Rama in this article. No story or conversation is complete without the mention of Rama in it. The first person every Paulian went to after the school got over and a haven for students coming to school without lunch boxes. He is a part of every student’s fond memory of St. Paul’s.

Never mess with us!

Well, everyone knows this, Paulians are not to be messed with and are the best at almost everything that they do. We slay!

More power to you!

Gratitude isn’t enough for those who shaped us into what we are today but that is all we can give to our alma mater! Thank you all the teachers, and every member involved in making us who we are today.

The time spent here has undoubtedly been the best time of our lives. There’s truly no end to our memories from school.

Tell us your favorite memories of St. Paul’s. I’d love to read all of them!

Long Live St. Paul’s.

P.S – I’m a Paulian too!

Tags schools, schools of udaipur, st pauls, top, udaipur, udaipur blog

Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date January 30, 2018
2 Comments on Do You Know What ‘Swachhata App’ Is? If Not Then You Must Read This!

The Government of India is making efforts to keep the Nation clean and free from litter. Hence for the same, 3 years back, it started a campaign called the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Since the time of commencement of the campaign, the Govt. has taken major steps forward in keeping India clean.

One of the additions to the campaign is the Swachhata App.

What is Swachhata App?

The Swachhata App is an initiative of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in association with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). It is a 4^th generation complaint redressal mobile and web platform. It is available on Play Store for Android and App Store for iOS.

This solution is for all the 4041 towns and cities of India.

How to use the Swachhta App?

All you need to do is click a picture of the garbage dump or any other problem and upload it to the App. Also, the citizens can upload the complaints with or without photographs as well and share them with other citizens on the Application and comment on the work done.

The complaint would be marked on the right side of the complaint as Open, On the Job, Rejected, etc. This shows the status of the complaint so you know whether your complaint is addressed or not.

Once a citizen has posted a picture, it will automatically get forwarded to the concerned municipal authority. All urban local bodies have been mapped to this app. Problems like overflowing dustbins, garbage dumps and sweeping have to be done within 12 hours of lodging of a complaint. If there is no water supply or electricity in public toilets or there is a blockage, it will have to be fixed within 12 hours. A dead animal lying on the road will have to be removed within 48 hours.

Issues covered under the Swachhata App:

Garbage dump
Garbage vehicle not arrived
Dustbins not cleaned
Sweeping not done
Dead animals
Public toilet(s) cleaning
Public toilet(s) blockage
No water supply in public toilet(s)
No electricity in public toilet(s)

One new feature added is that now you can also vote upon any complaint relevant to you. You will get regular updates on the status of the complaint in the form of a push notification with the ‘Resolved’ image uploaded by the assigned sanitary inspector/engineer. You can also reopen the complaint if you are not satisfied with the resolution of the complaint.

Also, you can edit or delete your complaint as well. You can use photos from your phone’s Photo Gallery to upload on the Swachhata App.

It is indeed a transparent and accountable system of grievance redressal.

How to Install the APP?

The App looks like this on the Android Play Store

You can visit their website for a detailed knowledge about Swacch City project at Swachh.City

Download it from App Store or Play Store under the name Swachhata App

Tell us how much would you rate the Swachhta App and also if you have been using it, tell us your reviews of the App.

Below are the images for your ease.

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Post author By Ashok Mathur
Post date January 28, 2018
No Comments on Tourist Guides: Promoters of Tourism

In making Udaipur a big tourist destination, retaining its reputation and also in enhancing it several agencies are involved. The tourist department provides full information about the worth visiting places to the tourists. The forest department develops places like wildlife sanctuaries, bird park and biodiversity parks to attract more visitors whereas local bodies such as the Municipal Corporation and Urban Improvement Trusts try to maintain the important spots in and around the town properly. The hospitality industry treats the tourists in a way that they can enjoy their stay thoroughly. However, tourists guides who have an important role of their own in promoting tourism do not generally get the attention they deserve.

According to Suraj Soni (Bijoliya), a popular young tourist guide in Udaipur, a good guide can make things come alive and arouse feelings of tourists that no printed books of history etc. can ever do. Live interaction between the guide and his clients has a unique impact on the latter. However, integrity and authenticity of the guide is an important factor in the profession. No wonder Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar (Prince of Udaipur) advises the guides not to try to impress tourists with myths or common exaggeration but stick to facts. To be successful in their work, they should read a lot to keep their knowledge updated. In case they do not know something they should admit it frankly instead of dolling out wrong information that creates a negative impression about the country.

There are mainly four types of certified tourist guides. Green card holders can function in Udaipur and are certified by Govt. of Rajasthan. Red card holders who are certified by the Central Govt. can work in the four zones throughout the country while for yellow card holders the area is the whole of Rajasthan.

The City Palace authorities select tourist guides on their own after taking tough tests and interviews, So far 300-350 guides have been certified after rigorous training that includes a thorough knowledge of the heritage, culture etc. They have to be properly dressed and disciplined. Their behavior is closely watched. A large number of security guards are also employed. In this way, the ‘House of Mewar’ supports a large number of families of guides and security guards. To keep the guides updated, workshops and lectures are organized regularly for which specializes in special fields such as history, culture, architecture, and behavioral psychology are invited.

About the traits of different kinds of tourists, Suraj Soni (Bijoliya) says that tourists from France are more interested in natural sites like lakes and want to know when they were dammed and in what way they are beneficial. Quite a few of them admire the floating palaces like Lake Palace, Jag Mandir, and Jag Niwas. Australian tourists are of reserved nature. They shop a lot without much bargaining. Visitors from South India ask a number of questions about history and shop a lot.Bengali tourist is well read and is curious to learn. Sometimes they tell the guides that they did not tell them certain things during their previous visit. They ask their children to listen carefully to the guide. Quite a few tourists from Gujarat like to know about the places where famous films were shot. Some tourists consider Haldighati a place of pilgrimage, kiss the earth and smear their head with the soil. There are others who want to know how Maharana Pratap’s small army was able to face Akbar’s huge forces. Tourists interested in architecture want to know who built the buildings, their style etc. whereas others are curious about how the fine arts like music and paintings flourished through the ages.Impressed by the magnificent paintings, especially the miniature ones, depicting battles, hunting, expeditions festivals etc, several tourists go in for their replicas. This has come as a big support for the dying art of painting in Udaipur. A small number of tourists show interest in spiritual personalities of Mewar like Chatursinghji and Meera Bai.

Well mannered, disciplined, knowledgeable and honest tourist guides also contribute to the development of tourism in their own way.

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Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date January 4, 2018
18 Comments on Things Which Every St. Marian Can Relate To!

Things Which Every St. Marian Can Relate To!

When we talk about the most established schools of Udaipur, we come across several names. In these, the only girls’ convent school in Udaipur is St. Mary’s Convent Sr. Sec. School. It is the school where every parent in the city wants their daughter to be educated, and as mentioned above it is the only girls’ school in the city and yes, undoubtedly this is the significance of this school.

‘St. Mary’s of the Angels’ as they call it! There are certain things only and every St. Marian can relate to.

‘St. Mary’s we Love You’ ❤

This is the school anthem of St. Mary’s and this anthem is something that every Marian has learned by heart.

Here it goes: “…And now we give you thanks,

For all we have and are,

We know you’ll guide us well,

Until we have crossed the bar”

Tying the ‘Blue Ribbon’ 🔷

Daily checking of the Blue Ribbon in the assembly was something every Marian was afraid of. And let me add, more afraid than being caught for riding without a helmet! Tying the Blue Ribbon on pony-tails and braids was a part of wearing a perfect uniform!

Late Comers Making a Separate Line! 😒

Making a separate line and standing until the assembly got over and then listening to the yelling PT Sir; filling the latecomers’ remarks in the diary, who can forget it!

Sick Room and the Green Curtains 😐

The sick room is where all of us (I mean we all Marians) have been to once every year; some coz of being really sick and some coz of skipping physical training periods!

Games Period Shenanigans 🎾

Not playing and hanging out with friends and talking about life- yes, literally life, was the motive behind going for a Games Period.

The Fear of the Term ‘SISTER’ 👀

Shouting in the class and enjoying would suddenly come to an end as soon as we heard: ‘Sister is here’. Even the teachers used to scare us taking their names! Mostly it was referring to Sister Principal.

Do you remember how many times you were caught by sister principal!?

Preparations for the Assembly 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧

Have you ever come across a St. Marian preparing for her assembly? Oh no, you would like it haha. The brainstorming to get an apt topic for assembly, the rehearsals, the selection of musical instruments and making it as top-notch as possible was something I did until my end years at the school!

Houses at the School 🏠

Why am I in Shastri House this time? I wanted to be in Pratap! Gosh…! I know you people can easily relate to it!!!!

Cultural week followed by the 25^th December Celebration 🎅

The cultural week was one of the biggest events in my school time. And a great escape from studies and a way to showcase our talents.

That Craze of Wearing a Saree on the Day of Farewell 👸

The best part of being in the 12^th class was wearing a Saree (with a lot of restrictions back then in school) on the day of farewell.

The Random Bag Checking 😁

Yeah, I still mourn over my lip-balms and combs!

The Ego Issue, as they say! 😎

In our lives, we have always listened to this- ‘St. Marians have an Ego Issue’! Haven’t you ever heard this? :p

And how can we forget our domestic staff, office staff and all the teachers and PT drills and parade practices? We have all gone through this to become what we are today. Kudos to us and to St. Mary’s!

Tell your memories of being in St. Mary’s Convent; I shall love to read ‘em all 🙂

PS: I’m Also a Marian 😇

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Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date December 28, 2017
1 Comment on Can’t Imagine Life Without Internet? See What Udaipur’s 90’s Kids Did!

Can’t Imagine Life Without Internet? See What Udaipur’s 90's Kids Did!

Today everything is dominated by the virtual world. Everyone hangs out on social media, make new friends on Facebook, and update pictures on Instagram and so on. Even the busiest person would take out time to post their Facebook check-in. While today’s kids are growing up within the confinement of the Internet, we, the 90s kids were roaming around in our neighborhood, hanging out with our mum and dad or probably at our friend’s place.

I am sure nostalgia will be hitting hard after this!!!

Attending Birthday Parties At Home

The definition of a friend was ‘who invited us to their birthday party’. Birthday parties were then celebrated at home, and served was some finger-licking home cooked food. Don’t we miss it sometimes? The trend is quite lost with time.

Going to the Neighbor’s House to Play

Either daily in the evening or in the summer vacation during the daytime. So many memories of playing in the houses of friends are stacked up in our minds.

Went To Play Around In the Nearest Park

What was life if not running around in the park and playing some random games like ‘pakadni’!?

SWINGS!!!

‘Jhule’ was the favorite thing in those days and I was certainly a lover of swings. Weren’t you all?

Hanging out with family

Hanging out with family was a frequent sight, unlike today. There were a lot of places frequently visited with my friends and family and these places were nothing less than paradise.

Saheliyo Ki Baadi

The beautiful Saheliyo Ki Baadi was one big thing for the 90s kid! On special occasions like distant relatives visiting us, called for a quick visit to Saheliyo Ki Baadi. Can you remember when the last time you went to Saheliyo-ki-Baadi was?

Nehru Garden

I bet a lot of children haven’t been to Nehru Garden. This is an exotic landmark for our City of Lakes. When we were kids, it was one fantasy place for us- something which is floating over the water of the Lake Fateh Sagar.

Musical Fountain of Deen Dayal Park

Because of lack of preservation and promotion, this park is sadly visited by none today. The maximum you see is tourists coming there to get into the ropeway for the sunset point at Karni Mata.

Gulab Bagh Zoo

I would fall short of words to describe the excitement that my mind was filled with when we planned to visit the Gulab Bagh Zoo. It was and is the only zoo in the city, but quite sadly is in its ruined state. A whole day-out used to be planned, and the toy train added more fantasy quotient to the entire day.

Sukhadia Circle

What would you do if you didn’t buy a balloon from the ‘balloon wale bhaiyya’ at Sukhadia Circle? ‘Chana-Chor-Garam’ and all the ice creams of the world, not forgetting to mention the paddle boat!

Moti Magri, Guru Govind Singh Park, Dudh Talai, Sanjay Garden

These parks were the best thing of our childhood! Probably today kids don’t even know where these are, but for the 90s kids, this was the thing. Moti Magri was a bit different from what it looks today and same for the Guru Govind Singh Park overlooking Lake Fatehsagar. The gardens at Dudh Talai Garden (Manikya Lal Verma Garden) with oodles of swings were a child’s heaven. Sanjay garden has a beautiful fountain that was very enticing back then.

If you remember going out with your family at any of these places or you wanna tell us about any new place, do mention it in the comments below. We would love to hear stories of your childhood. <3

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Post author By Fouzia Mirza
Post date December 19, 2017
No Comments on Offices of Udaipur: Kamal Hinged Construction & Consultant

Designing an office that is unique, splendid and functional is not an easy task. Udaipur being a tier II city with developing realms; an embryonic infrastructure is what we come across everyday navigating through the cityscape. Keeping in focus the same, we have come up with an exclusive series of showcasing Offices of Udaipur that are unique, well-designed and operative, taking their workspace to a whole new level.

This office has an unparalleled charm of its own. Stepping into the lobby area makes you feel the relevancy of the office. Kamal Hinged is leading this office with his efficient staff members. Kamal Hinged Construction and Consultant started in February 2012. They majorly deal with architecture, interior and Project Management Consultants (PMC) work.

Office Infrastructure:

A design that will floor you, dealing in architecture and interior, the office truly lives up to their work profile. Bifurcated into brilliant, spacious spaces the office has a look that inspires you to contemplate the beautiful design, laud the toil and brains behind the construction and finally adore the beauty.

They take their brand to the windows and the walls. Quirky yet cutting edge design define this workspace.

A well managed and opulent reception, having an area of 300 sq ft, has a waiting area with an amazing design; from wall and ceiling texture to carpets placed in a very new way. The Conference room (80 sq ft) Working area (600 sq ft) can make you work day-n-night at the office! The working space is well defined and has artificial greenery. The workspace is actual lush!

Next to the conference room and working space comes the place where the CA/HR sits. The area sprawls into a 200 sq ft and is an open space. The passageway leading you to the CA/HR space has beautiful wooden frames and embellishments hung on the wall. Crossing the CA/HR cabin, the Main cabin of director comes which is 250 sq ft in area, studded with accolades and is designed by Mr. Hinged himself.

The office boasts a total area 1500 sq ft and Superbuildup 1750 sq ft with PVC flooring and POP ceiling.

The Team at Kamal Hinged Construction and Consultant Pvt. Ltd:

They have a team of 12 people comprising of architects, designers, consultants, project manager, CA etc.

Services Offered:

Their services include architectural design, programming, master planning, landscape design, interior design, and PMC which are utilized in residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, educational, and community projects.

Address: 437, 4th floor, Manglam fun square, Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur (Raj.)

Not all workspaces were created equal – some can build up workers’ morale and can keep them happy and inspire them to be more energetic and creative in their fields.

Have a look at the Kamal Hinged Construction and Consultant office’s video and tell us your review of the same.

Also, if you wish to feature your workspace in our series of ‘Offices of Udaipur’, mail us at info@udaipurblog.com

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