105 Chapter-5 L U C K N 0 W a Study in Resort Personality Physical

Total Page:16

File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb

105 Chapter-5 L U C K N 0 W a Study in Resort Personality Physical 105 Chapter-5 L U C K N 0 W A Study in Resort Personality Physical Setting : The cultural city of Lucknow - on - Gomati is a paramount urban agglomeration in the otherwise economically depressed rural Awadh. Lucknow »was founded on the mound, strategically located on the southern banks of the river Gomati. River frontages are not mere localizable attractions for city facades but they also have a secret hand in determining the morphological aspects of townships particularly in their early stages of development. It is situated at 26*^52' N Latitude and 80^ 56'E longitude. Presently, Lucknow dominates as the capital of Uttar Pradesh. This city, of about over one and half million people ranks among the ten big metropolis of India. Lie of the Land : Considering the notoriety of the Gomati for frequent rising in spates, the high mound-popularly known as the Lakshman Tila- was an ideal location for a human settlement, insuring safety and security against flood hazards. The rest of the land undulates very gradually, almost imperceptibly, towards the south and south east. Now known as Lakshman Tila. 106 TAMING OF THE GOMATI I MILE LUCKNOW: FLOODS SUBMERGED AREA BUND LINE The. Gomati ka^ bzen notoxiou^ {jox h.z>i ' {,ioujn-;>'. Shz tkizatzmd the <sett£ement in 1915 and 1923, bat tkz city e-icaped hex Miath. In 1960 6m Mueiizd in angzi vohzn thz piannzx^ qioomzd toivn^hip to i/te north.. Both thz bank'}, oVzi^towzd : the. watzx in Haziat Canj :uai kme.-dezp, i^akanagax oiaA maioomd and the {,(.ood struck the. innocent zoo-cnmate}) nK^ztabty. The {,uiy o{, tht Kvei tc»a<!i ignored and the unle.a^hed-dangex repeated iti> pexdormance in 1971. There -.oat) uproar in the coanciC. hou';:,e and ^txict mea^axe'i were taken ["iot taming the river Thfi taming oxoce6 6 ha6 not only been 6loM bat it i6 devoid o{;H ae^thettd. The big dam-ujait i6 bizaxxe anxomantic and umnipinng. Neither ha6 it been dre^^ed properly With gxeen6 nor care hat been taken to create "Gomati Uiew-i". The band- Une beyond Harding Bridge lie*, horizontal ; macn ha6 to be done in the City-Ea^t (Source - The Awadh Geographer, p.57) Figure 16 107 The average height of the urban landscape is about 122.83m above the sea level. Thus the choice of the 1 Tila 1 verifies the fact that the city founders had a keen geographic sense besides having a perfect design and purpose for the future city they had selected for their domicile. "The situation", as Smailes observes { 1953), "governs the growth". As long as the city contained itself to the south, it remained safe from the mercurial moods of the river, prone to periodic floods. However, urban expansion in the first half of the twentieth century, took it to the low-lying areas in the north, north east and north west with the Gomati untamed, resulting in flood havocs that struck the city in 1915, 1923, 1960, 1971, 1985 and 1990, severly damaging I ife and property. Some of the damages were irreparable . For example, Lucknow's Zoological garden still misses some of the rare species that succumbed to week-long marooning of the vulnerable habitat. This amply exemplifies that geographic facts can only be ignored on exorbitant costs. Climate : Lucknow, in the past, enjoyed "pleasant climate'' (Fazal, 1876), which has undergone considerable changes that has been attributed to global warming effect. Three major seasons: summers, winters and rains have expressed irratic behaviour. Nonetheless, winters are generally warm, comforting and sunny - a virtual tourist­ merchandise. Mercury seldom touches discomforting low, except 108 when western anticyclones overtake the entire northern plain. Lucknow, during December and January experiences occasional spells of 'cold- waves' which bring the temperature down to almost 4 c-5 c. This is followed by fog and strong winds, making most of the Lucknowites home birds - seeking fireside. But as the sun shines they can be seen sun-basking in the open parks and greens. During this time the zoological garden (Zoo) fills to its capacity. The summer months dissuade tourist traffic due to climatic inclemencies. The scorching sun and the hot dry winds, locally called 'loo', persuades the well-to-do class to seek climatic comforts over the Himalayan resorts. The temperature varies from 39 c to 46 c, often touching the highest in the state . Rains come as a blessing, bringing relief to the land and its people. The sky remains overcast while the average humidity increases to 81.5% in August. July and August are full of thunder showers and storms. During this period rainfall measures between llimm to 301 mm . Heavy rains come as a barrier to human mobility. 1. Statistical Diary, Uttar Pradesh, 1988 (p. 101) 2. District Gazetteer - Lucknow, Allahabad. 109 Vegetation : Vegetation is the visual expression of the dual effect of climate and soil and sometimes they form a trinity (Soil-Climate-Vegetation). The soil of the Indo-Cangetic Plain facilitates the growth of all types of trees and grasses. Prior to the urban settlements, the city and its environs were covered with forests of mixed variety. City's natural growth, coupled with people's pressure has disturbed the eco-balance, and thus necessitating more green cover. The city of gardens has, of late, shed off much of its green character, while mango orchards still remain the essential ingredient of Lucknow's milieu, particularly on the fringes where pastoral sights, fields and farms are fast turning into built environment - the city's unkind assault. The turbulent Gomati is an important aspect of the city's personality. Being in the plains, its meanders are highly pronounced in Lucknow district. The river swells during the monsoons causing the waters to spill over its banks- marooning the newer localities. In response to the previous flood devastations, embankments have been raised to leash the boisterious Gomati. But in doing so the river has been 'veiled and walled from the common gaze'(Singh, T.V., 1975). the Kukrail Nala and the Sai are perennial streams that join the Gomati on its left bank. On the outskirts of this agglomeration, the 'Khusela Jhll' and the 'Moti Jhll* punctuate the landscape. 110 The picturesque lake before the La Martiniere building, a one time favourite haunt of the Lucknowites, has now been reduced to a sordid depression. The guttering Chazi-ud-din Haider Canal, that embraces the southern parts of the city, was no less an attractive scene of yester-years. This now carries the city's refuse and grabage, but its interruption still has some scenic appeal particulary to the east of the city. THROUGH THE ACES : Lucknow's 'leisure setting' is born out of the forces of history, culture and religion. All these factors combined have lent the 'inner city' a distinctive personality. It got the name 'Shiraz of Oudh'. The historic growth of its urban environment owes allegiance to its rulers of the 18th and the 19th centuries. Although the town had a history much earlier than this era, yet its chronological development is authentically traceable from the reign of Emperor Akbar. Infact, Lucknow received considerable patronage from the Mughals who liked the town . It would thus be instructive to divide the growth process into four well defined periods - (i) Pre Nawabian (ii) Nawabian (iii) Post Nawabian (iv) Post independence. 1. Ain-i-Akbari, Translated by Francis Gladwin 1897, p. 326 in The Pre Nawabian Period : The origin of Lucknow has not been adequately documented. Nonetheless, legends, lores and oral history relate to remote antiquity . Much like the genesis of most Indian towns, Lucknow, too, has grown from a rural background having its genius in religion and mythology. Popular folk lores indicate that its birth can be traced from the epic times when Lord Rama had gifted this area to his younger brother, Lakshman. Since then, a hamlet had sprung up- what has been called "Lakshmanpuri". The Tila (mound) has been attributed to the growth point of this settlement. In due course of time, it emerged as a small rural cluster, which was inhabited by ascetics and some local tribes. However, history remains mute on the subsequent centuries following this acecdote. But there is an evidence indicating that in all these years, Lucknow seems to have established itself as a commercial centre. European travellers to India have commented on Lucknow as a 'great centre for trade', even in the early seventeenth century (Sharar, 1989). Lucknow remained a bone of contention among the various immigrants who came to settle here. Among them were the Sheikhs of Bijnor (U.P.), who eventually brought the area under their control. 1. European authorities place the erection of the fort about 5000 B.C., claiming Lucknow to be of greater antiquity than Indraprastha. However, recent excavations date the fort as far back as 07 century B.C. (Lucknow Masterplan, TCP. Deptt., U.P. 1958 p.1). 2. There are references of Rajputs, the Sheikhs and the Pathans who settled down here around 1250 A.D. (Sleenran, 1858). 112 When Akbar reorganised his empire in 1590, Lucknow was made the capital of the Awadh Province, and Sheikh Abdur Rahim was deputed as the first subedar of the province. A small fort was erected near the Lakshman Tila for effective administration. It was named 'Garhi Macchi Bhawan' (Fort Macchi Bhawan) as it was said to have had twenty six arches all over it and a pair * of fishes engraved over each arch. The fort is also said to have been called 'Qila Lakhna' as one Ahir (cowherd) named Lakhna, Is said to have designed the structure.
Recommended publications
  • Drishti IAS Coaching in Delhi, Online IAS Test Series & Study Material
    Drishti IAS Coaching in Delhi, Online IAS Test Series & Study Material drishtiias.com/printpdf/uttar-pradesh-gk-state-pcs-english Uttar Pradesh GK UTTAR PRADESH GK State Uttar Pradesh Capital Lucknow Formation 1 November, 1956 Area 2,40,928 sq. kms. District 75 Administrative Division 18 Population 19,98,12,341 1/20 State Symbol State State Emblem: Bird: A pall Sarus wavy, in Crane chief a (Grus bow–and– Antigone) arrow and in base two fishes 2/20 State State Animal: Tree: Barasingha Ashoka (Rucervus Duvaucelii) State State Flower: Sport: Palash Hockey Uttar Pradesh : General Introduction Reorganisation of State – 1 November, 1956 Name of State – North-West Province (From 1836) – North-West Agra and Oudh Province (From 1877) – United Provinces Agra and Oudh (From 1902) – United Provinces (From 1937) – Uttar Pradesh (From 24 January, 1950) State Capital – Agra (From 1836) – Prayagraj (From 1858) – Lucknow (partial) (From 1921) – Lucknow (completely) (From 1935) Partition of State – 9 November, 2000 [Uttaranchal (currently Uttarakhand) was formed by craving out 13 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Districts of Uttar Pradesh in the National Capital Region (NCR) – 8 (Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Hapur, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli) Such Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, who got the distinction of being the Prime Minister of India – Chaudhary Charan Singh and Vishwanath Pratap Singh Such Speaker of Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, who also became Chief Minister – Shri Banarsidas and Shripati Mishra Speaker of the 17th Legislative
    [Show full text]
  • Views of GM & DRM with Print & Electronic Media
    Public Relation PUBLIC RELATIONS IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS Organising press conferences with Chairman Railway Board, General Manager, Divisional Railway Manager and Head of departments. Coverage and issue of press releases, relating to functions, inspections, programmes, inaugurations and various social, cultural and sports activities in the division. Production of films, documentaries and short video clips pertaining to safety, security, major activities and passenger awareness. Maintenance of cordial and healthy relations with print & electronic media personnels of different stations. Media Management of different events at various stations of the division. Coverage of inspections conducted by GM, DRM, Head of departments, safety drives, cleanliness drives, ”nukkad natak”, open adalat, pension adalats, and other miscellaneous functions. Date wise collection of railway news and presenting it to concerned departments. Coverage and publicity of places of interest & heritage located in the division. Organising interviews of GM & DRM with print & electronic media. Projection of important activities & major achievements through social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Youtube channel . ACHIEVEMENTS Near about 350 press releases (Jan.2020-Jan.2021) have been despatched to various print & electronic media at frequent intervals. 11 press meets , 23 TV interviews & 08 Radio talks (Jan.2020-Jan.2021) have been organized throughout the division. 62 coverage (Jan.2020-Jan.2021)of various events and functions have been successfully carried out in the division. A documentary namely “Jyotirgamay” based on special initiatives taken by the division during Lockdown period & “Operation Kayakalp” based on intensive cleanliness & plantation drive across the division was made . It was widely publicised on Doordarshan , news channels & social media platforms . This year we have launched our official Yotube channel & Instagram account.
    [Show full text]
  • Birding in Suheldev Wildlife Sanctuary (Feb
    suhe UTTAR PRADESH INTERNTIONAL BIRD FESTIVAL 2018 Birding in Suheldeo Wildlife Sanctuary (Feb. 11-12, 2018) Niharika Singh March 2018 Birding in Suheldev Wildlife Sanctuary (Feb. 11-12, 2018) An Event of Uttar Pradesh International Bird Festival (2018) In a bid to expand the birding horizon of the State, Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation invited d elegates of the third Uttar Pradesh International Bird Festival being held in Dudhwa National Park for Birding in Suheldeo Wildlife Sanctuary, on Feb. 11-12, 2018. 30 delegates, who included serious bird-watchers, photographers, travel-writers and researchers, from several states of India, visited the Sanctuary and explored several birding trails across multiple habitats - wetlands, forests, agricultural fields and Shivalik elevations. Their collective reporting has yielded rich birding data which can go a long way in promoting national and international bird tourism, as well as strengthening bird conservation of globally critically endangered vultures and other threatened bird species in Uttar Pradesh. CONTENTS CHAPTER PAGE ECOTOURISM IN UTTAR PRADESH UTTAR PRADESH FOREST CORPORATION – NODAL AGENCY FOR ECOTOURISM IN UTTAR PRADESH 2 EASTERN WILDIFE CIRCUIT 3 IMPORTANT BIRD AND BIODIVERSITY AREAS (IBA) OF UTTAR PRADESH 4 UTTAR PRADESH INTERNATIONAL BIRD FESTIVAL 5 BIRDING IN SUHELDEO WILDLIFE SANCTUARY FEB 11-12, 2018 FAM. TRIP FOR DELEGATES OF THIRD UTTAR PRADESH INTERNATIONAL BIRD FESTIVAL (2018) 6 ORIENTATION OF DELEGATES 7 RECCE OF AREA 8 EVENING CAMPSITE ACTIVITIES 9 MORNING BIRDING 10 BIRD TRAIL SUMMARY 12 PARTICIPANTS 13 OUTCOME 14 REPORT BY NIHAIRKA SINGH, MARCH 2018 Page 1 Birding in Suheldev Wildlife Sanctuary (Feb. 11-12, 2018) An Event of Uttar Pradesh International Bird Festival (2018) ECOTOURISM IN UTTAR PRADESH UTTAR PRADESH FOREST CORPORATION – NODAL AGENCY FOR ECOTOURISM IN UTTAR PRADESH The Uttar Pradesh Ecotourism Policy, formulated in 2014, for promoting ‘responsible tourism’ in the State’s Protected Areas (national parks and sanctuaries), is implemented by Uttar Pradesh Forest Corporation (UPFC).
    [Show full text]
  • Lucknow: City of Illusion
    > Review Lucknow: City of Illusion Llewellyn-Jones, Rosie. ed. 200. Lucknow: City of Illusion: New York, London, New Delhi: Prestel and the Alkazi Collection of Photography. 29 pages, ISBN 3 7913 313o 2 Felice Beato, albumen print 188. Panorama of the Husainabad Imambara, Lucknow. The Alkazi Collection Gerda Theuns-de Boer Monumental grief into a city of severe grief. The albumen sepoys, (Indian soldiers who served in records of human and monumental Architecture is the focus of the book prints of the Greek-British photographer the British armed forces), he decided to disaster. His photographs of the human his beautifully produced and print- as it is the only means to express not Felice Beato (1834-c.1907) are the main come down from the Crimea, where he remains of the slaughter of around Ted book presents a visual and his- only the city ‘s former wealth, but also source for studying the city‘s architec- had been photographing, among other 2000 sepoys in Lucknow‘s Sikandar toric record of the development of the the effects of general decay and the par- ture and design in the direct aftermath things, the fall of Sebastopol in Sep- Bagh are renowned, but it is his images city of Lucknow, (Uttar Pradesh, India), tial destruction caused by the ‘1857-58 of the mutiny and are well represented tember 1855. He arrived in Calcutta in of the ruined city which are featured in from its establishment as the Nawabi Uprising‘, (a mutiny by Indian soldiers in the book.2 Beato is regarded as one of February 1858.
    [Show full text]
  • Indian Archaeology 1976-77 a Review
    INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGY 1976-77 —A REVIEW EDITED BY B. K. THAPAR Director General Archaeological Survey of India ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA GOVERNMENT OF INDIA NEW DELHI 1980 Cover: 1, decorated terracotta tile from Harwan (p. 94) ; 2, copper-plate from Anekannambadi (pp. 59-60) ; and 3, inscribed seal from Sanghol (pp. 78-79). 1980 ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA GOVERNMENT OF INDIA Price : Rs. 65-00 PRINTED AT NABA MUDRAN PRIVATE LTD., CALCUTTA, 700 004 PREFACE This issue of the Review for 1976-77, like its twenty-three earlier ones, includes matter on the archaeological activities in the country during the previous year. The matter, as is well known, has come from diverse sources—State Departments of Archaeology, Universities, museums, research institutions and laboratories and the various offices of the Archaeological Survey of India—and I gratefully acknowledge the cooperation of all those whose contributions have been incorporated here. In the course of sorting and editing this vast mass of material, which is ever expanding, some errors are likely to creep in, and if there are any, I must apologize for them. At the same time I feel that if the contributors could supply their respective reports in the format followed in the successive issues of the Review, we may perhaps be able to eliminate possible inaccuracies; this, incidentally would also help us in bringing out the publication on time. I heartely thank my colleagues in the Archaeological Survey of India who have helped me in bringing out this volume, this being the fourth within a span of just one year.
    [Show full text]
  • Monumental Heritage in Lucknow: Is Host Population Aware of Monumental Heritage ?
    RESEARCH PAPER Tourism Volume : 3 | Issue : 3 | March 2013 | ISSN - 2249-555X Monumental Heritage in Lucknow: Is Host Population Aware of Monumental Heritage ? KEYWORDS Monuments of Lucknow, tourism product, tourism development etc. Jatashankar R. Tewari Assistant Professor and Coordinator- Hotel Management, School of Tourism and Hotel Management, Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani District –Nainital Uttarakhand (India) ABSTRACT Monumental heritage constitutes a great opportunity for many countries, so that they can develop strategy to convert this heritage into “a tourism Product”. Host population plays very important role in development of tourism activity at any destination. Host population is an important stack holder of the tourism. The level of tolerance, friendly behaviour is of paramount importance in flourishing of the tourism at a destination. The product knowledge is im- perative for the all stack holder. The local people’s awareness about the destination’s monumental heritage, will surely be affecting the growth of the tourism at the destination. The present paper attempts to find the local host populations aware- ness about the heritage of their location. The study shows there is significant lack in the awareness of the tourism product in host population. The government and non-government organisations must participate in awareness campaign so that local population may actively participate in development of tourism at destination. Introduction: India has a glorious history and great tradi- parks, gardens and other magnificent structures such as Bara tions. We Indians can boast of our more than 4000 years of Imambara, Roomi Darwaza, Chota Imambara, Chatter Man- civilized life. Our civilization is ranked one of the greatest zil, Vidhan Shabha Bhawan(Council House)Tomb of Saadat civilizations of the world and is, moreover, a living civilization Ali Khan, Residency, La Martiniere, Clock Tower, Kaisebagh whose traditions arise directly from the past.
    [Show full text]
  • Answered On:02.08.2001 Encroachment Unauthorised Construction in Monuments Chandra Nath Singh;Dilip Kumar Mansukhlal Gandhi
    GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TOURISM AND CULTURE LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO:1708 ANSWERED ON:02.08.2001 ENCROACHMENT UNAUTHORISED CONSTRUCTION IN MONUMENTS CHANDRA NATH SINGH;DILIP KUMAR MANSUKHLAL GANDHI Will the Minister of TOURISM AND CULTURE be pleased to state: (a) the name of protected monuments de-encroached successfully by the Government during the last three years; till date location- wise; (b) the details of protected monuments still under encroachment/unauthorised constructed, location-wise; (c) the problems likely to be faced by the Government in removing such encroachments; and (d) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government for removing encroachments/unauthorised construction from the protected monuments? Answer MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTUE (SHRI ANANTH KUMAR) (a)&(b) A list is enclosed at annexure I and II. (c ) The litigation involved in such cases is often time consuming. (d ) Apart from taking legal action, active co-operation of the State Governments at various levels is sought regularly. The Archaeological Survey of India had also stepped up its programme of fencing the protected monuments and sites. ANNEXURE-I ANNEXURE REFFERED TO PART `A` OF THE UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1708 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2.8.2001 LIST OF NAME OF CENTRALLY PROTECTED MONUMENTS DE-ENCROACHED DURING THE LAST THREE YEARS Name of Monument Location/State CALCUTTA CIRCLE 1. Hazarduari Palce and Imambara(from the area within fencing) Murshidabad, West.Bengal 2. John Pierce`s tomb Midnapore, West Bengal BHOPAL CIRCLE 1. Shiv Temple, Bhojpur District Raisen(Madhya Pradesh) 2. Monuments at Mandu, viz. Taveli Mahal, Jama Masjid and Daria Khan Tomb Distt.Dhar, Madhya Pradesh PATNA CIRCLE 1.
    [Show full text]
  • Are You Suprised ? F…
    1.0 INTRODUCTION The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 has been aimed to fulfill the water quality requirement of designated-best-uses of all the natural aquatic resources. Loss of bio-diversity on account of degradation of habitat has become the cause of major concern in recent years. Central Pollution Control Board, while executing the nation wide responsibility for water quality monitoring and management has established water quality monitoring network in the country. The Water Quality Monitoring Network constitutes 784 monitoring stations located on various water bodies all over the country. However, wetland areas have not been included as part of regular water quality monitoring network in the country. Keeping in view the importance of water quality of wetland areas, Central Pollution Control Board has initiated studies on Bio-monitoring of selected wetlands in wildlife habitats of the country. Bio monitoring of wetlands in wild life sanctuaries has been considered as most suitable measure to evaluate the health of wildlife ecosystem. Further, the monitoring of environmental variables will be immensely helpful in protecting and restoring the ecological status in these threatened habitats. 2.0 CPCB’S INITIATIVES FOR BIO-MONITORING OF WETLANDS Under the Indo-Dutch collaborative project, the development of bio- monitoring methodology for Indian river water quality evaluation was initiated during 1988. The Central Pollution Control Board carried out a pilot study on the River Yamuna for a selected stretch from Delhi upstream to Etawah downstream. The main objective of this study was to formulate strategic methods, which can be accepted in scientific and legislative framework for water quality evaluation.
    [Show full text]
  • COLDEST PYEONGCHANG GREETS WINTER ATHLETES with WARMTH CONTD from PAGE 1 Names
    VOL 12 ISSUE 05 ● NEW YORK ● FEBRUARY 09 - FEBRUARY 15, 2018 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news Miss World 2017, Manushi Chhillar to grace South Asian Women Coldest PyeongChang greets Empowerment In New York NEW YORK (TIP): Miss World 2017 Winter athletes with warmth Manushi Chillar from India has announced that she will be 3000 athletes from 95 nations will march in the presence of several gracing the South Asian Women heads of States at the Opening, February 9 Empowerment Gala 2018 BY PRABHJOT SINGHIN to be hosted by Bindu PYEONGCHANG Kohli in New York. This black tie gala PYEONGCHANG(TIP): Nearly 3000 event is title sponsored athletes from 95 nations will march in by Premal Badiani. unison in the presence of several heads of Today, women have States, including the US Vice President Mike excelled in all domains Pence, Canada's Governor General Julie and we have a lot to learn from Payette, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, each other. We believe in our to give a warm and colorful to the uniqueness and are happy to be PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games part of this event showcasing on Friday, February 9. Because of the women who have made a big extremely cold weather, perhaps the coldest difference ", said Premal Badiani. of the past four editions, the organizers have Manushi Chillar won the coveted done everything at their command, contd on page 6 including providing blankets, to those who Manushi believes she has to want to be part of the colorful bash that work for empowerment of showcases South Korea.
    [Show full text]
  • A Preliminary Assessment of Avifaunal Diversity of Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh
    IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) e-ISSN: 2319-2402,p- ISSN: 2319-2399.Volume 9, Issue 4 Ver. II (Apr. 2015), PP 81-91 www.iosrjournals.org A Preliminary Assessment of Avifaunal Diversity of Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary, Unnao, Uttar Pradesh Adesh Kumar, Amita Kanaujia, Sonika Kushwaha and Akhilesh Kumar Biodiversity & Wildlife Conservation Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow- 226007 Uttar Pradesh, India Abstract: Avifaunal Diversity is one of the most important ecological indicators to evaluate the status of habitats. Birds are the crucial animal group of an ecosystem which maintains a trophic level. Therefore, detail study on avifauna and their ecology is important to protect them. They are one of the biological control tools to control pests in gardens, on farms, and other places. They abet in the pollinization of plants. Birds are also good seed dispersal.The study was performed in Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary (NBS) during January 2013 to March 2014. NBS covers the 224.60 hectare area and provides breeding grounds to multiple populations of flora and fauna. Surveys were carried out seasonally and observations were made along line transects with the aid of 10x50 binoculars and Canon EOS 1000 D SLR camera. The Avifaunal assessment of NBS includes 150 species of birds belonging to 17 orders and 46 families. The order Passeriformes has maximum 51 species of birds. Purple moorhen and lesser whistling duck are the most abundant residential species in the NBS. Habitat wise classification reveals that 43.33% of birds were dependent on aquatic habitat (65) i.e.
    [Show full text]
  • Lucknow Dealers Of
    Dealers of Lucknow Sl.No TIN NO. UPTTNO FIRM - NAME FIRM-ADDRESS 1 09150000006 LK0022901 EVEREADY INDUSTRIES INDIA LTD 6/A,SAPRU MARG LUCKNOW 2 09150000011 LK0019308 SHAKTI SPORTS COMPANY NEW MARKET HAZRAT GANJ LKO. 3 09150000025 LK0034158 FOOD CORPORATION OF INIDIA TC-3V VIBHUTI KHAND,GOMATI NAGAR,LUCKNOW 4 09150000030 LK0090548 BUTTON HOUSE-B B,HALWASIYA MARKET LKO. 5 09150000039 LK0099188 SHYAM LAL PARCHUNIYA NARHI HAZRAT GANJ LKO. 6 09150000044 LK0108090 RAM LAL & BROTHERS HAZRAT GANJ LUCKNOW. 7 09150000058 LK0084428 RAJ PAL JAIN(F.P.S.) NARHI BAZAR HAZRATGANJ LUCKNOW. 8 09150000063 LK0150065 LUCHYA PHARMA N.K.ROAD LUCKNOW. 9 09150000077 LK0178817 SURI WEATHER MAKERS HAZRAT GANJ LUCKNOW. 10 09150000082 LK0185031 RADLA MACHINERY EXPERTS ASHOK MARG LUCKNOW. 11 09150000096 LK0197396 UNITED ATOMOTIVES R.P.MARG LUCKNOW. 12 09150000105 LK0203133 PANNA LAL KAPOOR&CO. HALWASIA MARKET LUCKNOW. 13 09150000110 LK0209886 GUJRAT NARMADA VELLY FURTILISERS C-2 TILAK MARG LUCKNOW CO.LTD 14 09150000119 LK0208650 MAHINDRA AND MAHINDRA LTD. 7 B LANE LUCKNOW 15 09150000124 LK0214591 BRADMA OF INDIA PVT LTD. 40/4 WAZEER HASAN ROAD LUCKNOW 16 09150000138 LK0220861 TRIVENI MOTORS CO. N.K.ROAD, LUCKNOW 17 09150000143 LK0226255 RAVI AUTO SUPPLIERS ASHOK MARG LKO. 18 09150000157 LK0238867 MAN CHOW RESTORENT M.G.ROAD LKO. 19 09150000162 LK0236005 SAHNI SONS JANPATH MARKET LUCKNOW. 20 09150000176 LK0237986 ROHIT KRISHI UDYOG 1-NAVAL KISHORE ROAD LUCKNOW 21 09150000181 LK0242907 DELIGHT STORE HALWASIA MARKET LUCKNOW 22 09150000195 LK0236394 SALIG RAM KHATRY AND COMPANY HAZRAT GANJ LKO. 23 09150000204 LK0232676 RAJ KUMAR AGARWAL RANA PRATAP MARG LUCKNOW. 24 09150000218 LK0330787 SADANA ELE. JANPATH MARKET HAZRAT GANJ LKO.
    [Show full text]
  • Camscanner 05-29-2020 14.02.38
    INTRODUCTION 1 ______________________________________________________________________________________ 1.1 Introduction Urbanisation and economic development have caused rapid city expansion in size and structure. The urban structure is becoming increasingly complex, heterogeneous and irregular in shape. The development spreads over to the peri-urban areas resulting in degradation of natural and rural land over time. This process will continue further, if remain unchecked through proper planning measures. This will adversely impact the quality of life of both urban and peri-urban dwellers. Although the urban sprawl in a developing city cannot be stopped, however; a remedy to this issue can be devised through strict zoning regulations based on land suitability and carrying capacity, which allows land use to be channelled towards more sustainable uses. In this context, research study entitled Dynamics of Peri-Urban Areas: Prospects and Challenges of Sustainable Development - A case study of Peri-Urban area of Lucknow is undertaken and peri-urban areas are illustrated at Map 1. Lucknow has been divided into two parts based on growing urbanisation i.e. old Lucknow and New Lucknow. The peri-urban area denote to a grey area which is neither entirely urban nor purely rural in the traditional sense. Sometimes, Peri-urban area is Photo 1: A bird’s eye view of Central area of Lucknow described as physically defined transitional area bordering a city, characterised with mix of both rural and urban form and functions. Peri-urban areas are ‘those areas surrounding the cities within a daily commuting reach of the city core. In some parts of Asia, these regions can stretch for up to thirty kilometres away from city core’.
    [Show full text]