Holy City Development Plan a Presentation to Shri Ashokrao Chavan Honourable Chief Minister, Maharashtra
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KOLHAPUR: Holy City Development Plan A Presentation to Shri Ashokrao Chavan Honourable Chief Minister, Maharashtra By Kolhapur Municipal Corporation Fortress Structure of the Presentation A About Kolhapur B Kolhapur as a Tourism Destination C Project Outlay and Details D Financial & Implementation Plan Fortress Kolhapur : Location Overview Distances Mumbai : 390 Pune : 233 Bangalore : 614 Belgaum : 105 Goa : 237 Hyderabad : 551 Tirupati :900 Nashik : 435 Aurangabad : 475 Population 35 Lacs Tourists 40 lacs pa Strategically Located on the CorridorsFortress of NH 4 connecting Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore Kolhapur - one of the important economic regions of Maharashtra Strong Historic & Cultural Heritage Most attractive tourism destination Well established Economic infrastructure One of the richest agricultural belt of the country One of the higgpphest per capita income of the countr y One of the highest literate City Æ 90% Strong Education and Health Infrastructure District Population 35.25 Lacs Æ 30% Urban Fortress Kolhapur City – A Brief Profile City Area - 66 sq.kms Population – 5 Lakhs plus Literacy : >90% Economic Drivers Manufacturing, Tourism, Agriculture and Services Central Business Districts Mahadwar Rd, Laxmiopuri, Sahupuri & Rajarampuri Prime Residential Area Tarabai Park, Ruikar Colony, Nagala Park Rajaram Puri & Takala Connectivity Well connected by Rail, Road and Air Fortress Socio- Economic Infrastructure in Kolhapur Important Education destinations in Maharashtra due to • Presence of Shivaji University EDUCATION • District has over 200,000 under Graduate Student Population • Engineering Student Population is estimated at over 6000 • Over 3000 Medical Professionals pass out from In and around Kolhapur • City has over 300 Hosp ita ls & Clini cs and over 40 Diagnos tic Cen ters • Over 2000 practicing Medical Professionals HEALTH • Kolhapur is in close proximity to Miraj (30kms) – A Medical Hub of India with over 600 Hospitals City has more than 200 Hotels with room capacity of over 5000 Kolhapur is known for its unique Cuisines and Restaurants HOSPITALITY Over 30 lakh leisure Tourists visit Kolhapur every year Daily Floating population is estimated at over 100,000 Fortress A Multi Cultural Society having strong Social and Cultural Identity An Overview of Economic Infrastructure in Kolhapur Major Industrial Parks in Kolhapur Region Industrial Zones Land (Acres) Gokul – Shirgaon (220 ha) 541. 30 Kagal – Hatkanagale 2681.04 Shiroli (260 ha) 639. 79 Ichalkaranji, and Karad are industrial areas Profile of industrial players present in Kolhapur • Mahindra & Mahindra • Hindustan Domestic Oil & Gas Co • Siemens • Hindustan Spinning & Weaving Mills • Crompton Greaves • Indocount Industries Ltd • Gabriel • Manugraph Industries Ltd • Garware Alfa Laval • Menon Piston Group • Garware Wall Rope • Ghatge Patil etc • Raymonds • Kirloskars Fortress Large Number of business travelers including foreigners Visit Kolhapur Throughout the year Kolhapur As a TourismFortress Destination Kolhapur – A Tourism Destination One of the few cities in Maharashtra that is well endowed in terms of tourism attraction – catering to • Religious Tourists • Leisure, Nature and Adventure segment • BiBusiness segmen t An important religious destination due to the presence of • Mahalaxmi Temple: 35 lacs vistors p.a • Jothiba Temple : 10 lacs vistors p.a • Narsobawadi : 7-8 lacs vistors p.a. Fortress Kolhapur – As a Tourism Destination The c i ty h as n um er ous att r acti on s in th e f orm oof Heritage Structures Lakes and Palaces Forts and Hill Station Parks and River Banks Catering to various tourist segments. Fortress Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple • One of the very important Shakti Peeths in the Country • Considered as DAKSHIN KASHI and is one of the top three religious places in Maharshtra • It is believed that all the devotees visiting Tirupathi must visit Kolhapur Mahalaxmi to complete the SALVATION CIRCUIT • Temple built in 700 AD during the Chalukyan Era is an Architectu ra l W on der • Almost 35 lacs pilgrims visit this Temple Every Year • Dasserra, Diwali,Fortress Kirnotsav are some of the important festivals attracting large no. of pilgrims Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple Fortress Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Temple : Religious Significance Fortress Kironatsav at Mahalaxmi Temple : An Architectural Wonder and important event attracting large pilgrims KIRNOTSAV : Setting Sun Light falls on the Deity for three days in February and November through a small window on the western wall of the temple Fortress Jothiba Temple : One of the important temples in Maharshtra is located in close proximity to Kolhapur City Fortress Annually over 10 lacsFortress pilgrims visit Jothibha Narsobavadi Datta Temple - Annual Pilgrims 6-7 lacs Fortress Khidrapur Temple One of the Architecturally Exquisite structures Fortress Rankala Lake in Kolhapur City Fortress Rankala Lake one of the most attractive tourist spots in Kolhapur City Fortress Sports Stham Tararani Putla Fortress Khasbaug - Wrestling Stadium – A Heritage Structure Fortress Poornima Festival -Fortress at Panch Ganga River Front Fortress Panhala Fort – A View Bhavani Mandap – A Heritage Structure Fortress Pattan kodoli : A Vittal Birdev Yatra Fortress Kolhapur Holy City – Core area Master Plan Railway Station Mahalaxmi Temple KiTihKoti Tirth Rankala Lake Religious Infrastructure Heritage & Leisure Infrastructure Fortress Support Infrastructure Estimated Plan Outlay for Total Holy City Programme Tourism Infrastructure Rs. Cr. City & Regional Infrastructure Rs. Cr. Religious Tourism Infrastructure City Roads 149 Mahalaxmi Temple Precinct Redevelopment 21 City Ring Road 150 Land Acquisition & Resettlement 20 Land Acquisition for City Ring Road 150 Jotiba Temple Precinct Development 20 City Access Roads 85 Khidrapur Temple Precinct Improvements 5 Pedestrian / Walk Ways in the City 45 Narsobawadi Temple Surrounding Improvements 10 Railway Infrastructure / Amenities Improvement 20 Other Destination Development 15 Airppport Development 102 Other Tourism Infrastructure Land Acquisition for Airport Development 165 Leisure Tourist Destination Development 25 Public Transportation Facilities ( MSRTC / KMT) 65 Heritage Conservation and Restoration 9 Parking Infrastructure 30 Rankala Lake Development 43 Water Supply 84 Koteetirth Lake Development 13 Water Supply Augmentation – Special Project 414 Panchganga River Front Development 20 Sewerage Network and STP 280 City Entry Points Beautification & Garden Dev. 7 Solid Waste Management 15 Administration, Establishment etc 25 Health Infrastructure Improvements 30 Power 82 Total 233 Total 1866 Fortress Total Estimated Project Outlay : Rs. 2099 Cr. Proposed Developments in Religious Tourism Centers Fortress Jotiba NarsobawadiNbdi Kolhapur Khidrapur Gokul Shirgaor Proposed Developments in Religious Infrastructure Railway Station Regional important Religious Places Mahalaxmi Rankala Koti Tirth Lake Fortress Religious Infrastructure A Birds Eye View of Mahalaxmi Temple: Like many religious ppylaces in the country Surrounding s are • Congested • Narrow • Encroached Adversely affecting the • elevation,,y beauty • Mobility and Access Fortress Mahalaxmi Mandir Precinct 2 Sarlashkar Bhavan 3 1 Mahalaxmi 4 Temple Vidhypyapeeth High School Bhavani Mandap Old Palace Entry Gates to the Temple 1. Mahadwar 2. Ghati Dwar Mahalaxmi Temple complex plays major role in 3. Purva Darwaja religious & social‐cultural activities. 4. Veedyapith Darwaja Fortress Mahalaxmi Mandir Precinct – Existing Status 1 2 4 1 Mahadwar Darwaja 3 Vidyapeeth Darwaja 2 3 shops 4 Ghati Darwaja Purva Darwaj a Ghati Darwaja, Vidhyapeth Darwaja & The proposal focuses to maintain sanctity Purva Darwaja have open spaces in front which enhances grandeur of temple of temple complex & decongestion by complex. shifting commercial & religious supporting Mahadawar Darwaja through which activities to Vidyapeeth School & pilgrim take ‘Mukhdarshan ‘ lacks likewise Fortress grandeur. surrounding area of temple premises. Master Plan for Mahalaxmi Temple Precinct Area EXISTING PROPOSED SlSarlas hkar Sarlashkar Bhavan Bhavan Vidhyapeeth High School Fortress Proposed Temple Area Plan : A Schematic View Fortress Old Temple complex plan Conservation & Beatification Plan for Mahalaxmi Precinct Presently Mankarnika –temple tank area is used as • Renovation of Garud Mandap & Temple garden & toilet. • Renovation of other temples • Cons truc tion of KUND Creating Glorious past of temple by constructing the old vanished tank at Manikarnika tirth • Stone blasting treatment for Temple peripheral wall • Renovation & beautification of 4 Darwajas Proposed KUND at • Renovation treatment for Deep Stambh Existing Garden Space • Hardscaping & Landscaping • Priest Room • Prasadalay & Donation Counter • Temple Illumination • Utility zones like Joota Ghar, washing area, Fortress Proposed Temple tank generator room etc. Temple Area : Decongestion Plan - Proposed Shifting of Shops in Existing an organised manner in and around the TlTemple Area Proposed Proposed Fortress Components of Redevelopment of Mahalaxmi Temple Precincts Surroundings New Facilities proposed • Waiting Area, Queuing • Congregation hall • New Administrative Office • Security out post • Souvenir Shops Zone • Landscape Garden • Information Center • Public Toilets and Amenities Fortress Total Est Cost for Redevelopment of Mahalaxmi Temple complex: Rs 41 Cr. Proposed Development at Jothiba Temple Rs. 5 Cr Proposed Development Works • Renovation of Temple Precinct • New Sabha Mandap • Courtyard & Landscaping