Sunday, November 23, 2014

Gorewada Biopark (Zoo) & Safari Nagpur


About Us

The impressive wildlife and natural history of the central India region is at the heart of the Gorewada project. The Reserve at Gorewada will provide a high-quality and intensely personal wildlife experience involving an intimate immersion in the ecosystems of central India, as if in a National Park guided by skilled rangers.
The North site, ‘The Reserve’ core, an area of approximately 945 hectares, will be dedicated to the display and interpretation of the wildlife and natural history of central India, centred upon the Nagpur region. There will be only minimal development here. The Reserve will be restocked with a wide range of wildlife.



Our Mission


To conserve and showcasing the rare and endangered biodiversity and unique cultural heritage values of Gondwana landscape for posterity for creating awareness, sensitivity and empathy for nature and its beautiful wild beings. To conserve and showcasing the rare and endangered biodiversity and unique cultural heritage values of Gondwana landscape for posterity for creating awareness, sensitivity and empathy for nature and its beautiful wild beings. 


Our Vision


World’s first true Biopark – a unique integrated wildlife attraction
  •   That will combine educational Entertainment, Education museum,Art galleries, Botanical garden and Aquariums
  •  To provide holistic experience of nature and its ecosystem 


Gorewada Landscape

Benchmarking Local Performance - The Gondwana will need top-quality landscaping and
horticultural expertise throughout the project. In providing this, it can have an impact on the local
landscaping, horticultural and forestry industries, in particular encouraging the industry to pay more
attention to indigenous plants and opportunities for revegetation and reforestation. By showcasing
exemplary landscape management, the project will also
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raise the performance benchmarks for the local industry and by employing the very latest technology,
from Green Roof and Green Wall to Soil and Planting Media technology, it will open windows to new
horticultural techniques.
• In-house Plant Nursery - It will be vital both in terms of cost management and security of supply for
the project to have its own in-house Plant Nursery and this can also act as a demonstration and
training hub for the entire region’s horticultural industry, building local capacity.
The site itself will also benefit from The Gondwana’s re-introduction of indigenous vegetation to a
proportion of about 40%.
Education
‘Inspire, Motivate, Empower’ is a common motto at modern zoos today. Zoos have a unique opportunity
to get the nature conservation message across to the masses. They can convert destroyers of nature
into saviours. The Gondwana should be no exception. Interpretive materials and signage throughout the
attraction will be mindful of the need to educate, albeit sometimes through fun. Children’s facilities will be
particularly carefully designed to teach fundamental biology as well as nature conservation, with plenty of
hands-on activities. Features such as the Children’s Nature Park, Bamboo Maze and Mouse Town, and
ancillary infrastructure such as the Theatrette will all be geared towards this goal. For adults too, features
such as the showcasing of Ethno-botany in the shape of agricultural crops and Ayurvedic/medicinal
plants, and other plants historically associated with humankind, will also be enlightening.


Aims & Objectives


  • Wildlife conservation.
  • Conservation education, research and entertainment.
  • Rehabilitation of injured/diseased/rescued animal.
  • Ex-situ conservation through captive breeding of rare in endangered species.
  • In-situ conservation of natural wildlife habitat.
  • Conservation through education awareness.
  • Create facility of naturo-cultural immersion experiences.

Nagpur Metro Rail Project

       Nagpur Metro Rail Project 




   With the Nagpur Metro Rail Project receiving clearance from the Union Cabinet on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the project today (August 21, 2014). The project, being set up with the objective to reduce the traffic congestion in the urban parts of the city, is expected to be completed by December 2016. The Nagpur metro network has been designed to enhance the city's transportation system, and thereby, help in the fast development of the 13th largest city of the country. 

The Nagpur metro rail network will be spread across a length of about 38.21 km. It will be functional on two corridors, namely the North-South Corridor and the East-West Corridor. The 19.65 km long North-South Corridor will be running from Automotive Square to MIHAN, while the East-West Corridor which is 18.55 km in length will be constructed from Prajapati Nagar to Lokmanya Nagar. Total number of stations on Corridor No. 1 and Corridor No. 2 would be 17 and 19, respectively.

As per the project estimates, Rs 8,680 crore will be invested in the Nagpur Metro Rail Project, out of which Rs 1,555 crore will be contributed by the Government of India. The Government of India will contribute financially to the project in the form of subordinate debt and equity. Also, the project will receive financial support from the Nagpur Improvement Trust, the City and Industrial Development Corporation, Maharashtra Airport Development Company, Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation and the Nagpur Municipal Corporation. 

The project will be carried out under the supervision of the Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation, which will be chaired by the Urban Development Secretary. For the post of the Directors on the Board of the company, there will be 10 nominees, out of which five will be nominated by the Government of India and five by the state government. Also, the Managing Director of the company will be a nominee of the Maharashtra government.

Corridor 1 (North-South): Automotive Square - Mihan
Route Length - 19.658 kilometers
Number of Stations - All Elevated except Airport to MIHAN City route
Link to other Corridors - At Munje Square

S.NoStationRoute
1Automotive SquareElevated
2Nari RoadElevated
3IndoraElevated
4Kadbi SquareElevated
5Gaddigodam SquareElevated
6Kasturchand ParkElevated
7Zero MileElevated
8SitabuldiElevated
9Congress NagarElevated
10Rahate ColonyElevated
11NeeriElevated
12Dev NagarElevated
13Mayuresh ApartmentElevated
14Shankar NagarElevated
15Old AirportUnderground
16Mihan CityUnderground
17Metro DepotElevated


Corridor 2 (East West): Prajapati Nagar - Lokmanya Nagar
Route Length - 18.557 kilometers
Number of Stations - All Elevated
Link to other Corridors - At Munje Square

S.NoStationRoute
1Prajapati NagarElevated
2Vaishno Devi ChowkElevated
3Ambedkar ChowkElevated
4Telephone ExchangeElevated
5Mayo HospitalElevated
6Chitaroli SquareElevated
7Agrasen SquareElevated
8Railway StationElevated
9Netaji MarketElevated
10Jhansi Rani SquareElevated
11Institute of EngineersElevated
12Bank of India, Shankar NagarElevated
13Lad SquareElevated
14Dharampeth Science CollegeElevated
15Subhash NagarElevated
16Rachana ApartmentElevated
17Vasudev NagarElevated
18Bansi NagarElevated
19Lokmanya Nagar, DepotElevated

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Tourism in Nagpur

Some of the tourist places which must be visited in nagpur..

                                                                           Dikshabhoomi

Deekshabhoomi is a sacred monument of Buddhism at the place where Babasaheb Ambedkar converted to Buddhism along with his about 380,000 followers on October 14, 1956. Ambedkar's conversion to Buddhism is still a guidance for the masses in India.

                                                      

                                                                                        Dragon Palace Temple
Dragon Palace Temple is a Buddhist temple, situated in Kamptee, a satellite township of Nagpur district. It is dedicated to Lord Buddha and boasts of striking architecture and picturesque landscape. The temple was founded by Mother Noriko Ogawa Society of Japan, in association with Ms Sulekha Kumbhare, the MLA and Minister of State of Water and Sanitation. A unique temple, it has emerged as one of the most popular attractions for the people coming to the district of Nagpur.



Adasa
This small village is the site of the ancient Ganesh temple, which houses a statue of the deity, believed to have been self-evolved. It is one of the eight Ashta-Vinayaks in Vidarbha.




 Khekranala 
Khekranala is situated at a distance of 55 km from Nagpur. There is a beautiful dam at this place. The location of the site is so greenery and peaceful, as it is in the range forest of Khapra. Dense foliage covers the water reservoir. 


Markanda 
Markanda is a cluster of nearly 24 temples, which resembles the architecture of the Khajuraho temples. This small town is located on the left bank of Vainganga River, which is famous as a religious site. The place derives its name from Sage Markandeya. 

Dhapewada 
Dhapewada Lake is 8 km from Ramtek and 60 km from Nagpur. This place has a small temple of Vithoba lies peacefully on the banks of the Chandrabhaga River. It has a variety of water sports to offer as well. This place is known to be the Pandharpur of Vidarbha. Khindsey Lake is another beautiful water body set amidst the green stretch of the Ramtek hill. This place is an ideal picnic spot. 



Nagardhan 
Nagardhan too has a fort, which is believed to be constructed by the Bhonsles. Gifted with an abundance of wild life, Nagzira has a wildlife sanctuary resting in natural domains that are a harmonious combination of lush greens and water bodies. Gaur, sambar and deer can be seen here. 

Ramtek 
Ram temple, which is more than 600 years old and Jain Temple, which has some beautiful carvings and sculpture are the main attractions of Ramtek. Ramtek is at a distance of 50 km from Nagpur. Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman were believed to be visited this place. Kalidas composed Meghdoot in this place.



Nawegaon Dam 
Nawegaon Dam is the most popular forest resort of Vidarbha. The resort provides different adventure sports. Kolu Patel Kohli built this dam at the start of the 18th century. A placed lake adorns the hub of the hill ranges. There are also watchtowers to catch the wildlife in action. There is a deer park near the dam as well called Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, along with three fascinating gardens and children's park.



Pavnar 
Strategically located on the verge of the Dham River, Pavnar is of extreme historical importance. Its name derived from a Rajput ruler Pawan. It forms one of the most prehistoric colonies in the district. Gandhi Kuti and Paramdham Ashram of Vinobaji are the attractions of this place.