Identification of Tourism Circuits across India

Interim Report - Chandigarh

March 2012
Submitted to: Ministry of Tourism, Government of India 1, Parliament Street, Transport Bhawan, New Delhi - 110001 2nd Floor, Ambience Corporate Tower, Ambience Mall, NH-8, Gurgaon, Haryana 122 001 Submitted by:

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Background ................................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 5 Key Findings ................................................................................................................................. 8 Structure of the Report .................................................................................................................. 8

Chapter 2: Brief on the State ......................................................................................................................... 9 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 9 Tourism in the State .................................................................................................................... 10 Other Gardens ............................................................................................................................. 15 Forest........................................................................................................................................... 15 Other Places of Significance in Chandigarh ............................................................................... 16 Tourism Projects under CFA ...................................................................................................... 19 Infrastructure and Connectivity .................................................................................................. 19

Chapter 3: Initial Screening of the Circuits ................................................................................................ 21 3.1 3.2 Based on Secondary Research .................................................................................................... 21 Key Parameters ........................................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 4: Stakeholders Consultation ......................................................................................................... 24 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 State Government........................................................................................................................ 24 National Level Travel and Tour Operators and Other Representatives ...................................... 24 Carrying Capacity Analysis ........................................................................................................ 25 Ranked List of Circuits ............................................................................................................... 32

Chapter 5: Existing Infrastructure ............................................................................................................... 33 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 Existing Infrastructure Status of the Circuit................................................................................ 33 Paryatan Bhawan ........................................................................................................................ 33 Nehru Centre for Performing Arts, Sector 34 ............................................................................. 34 S.B.S Memorial, Sector 42.......................................................................................................... 36 Kalagram, Manimajra ................................................................................................................. 37

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Chapter 6: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding .............................. 39 6.1 Estimation of Employment Generation....................................................................................... 39

List of Tables Table 1: Tourist Arrival in Chandigarh- Domestic and Foreign .........................................................10 Table 2: Projects under CFA Assistance .........................................................................................19 Table 3: Tourist Accommodation in Chandigarh .............................................................................20 Table 4: Proposed Tourism Hub and Activity..................................................................................21 Table 5: National-Level Stakeholder Consultation, held on 19th October, 2011 ...................................25 Table 6: UDPFI Density Limits .....................................................................................................28 Table 7: Physical and Ecological Indicators ....................................................................................29 Table 8: Social and Demographic Indicators ...................................................................................30 Table 9: Political Economic Indicators ...........................................................................................31 Table 10: Evaluation Criterion for Physical and Ecological Indicators................................................31 Table 11: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis............................................................................32 Table 12: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Paryatan Bhawan ......................................................................................................................................33 Table 13: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Nehru Centre ........................................................................................................................................34 Table 14: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to S.B.S Memorial, Sector 42 ....................................................................................................................36 Table 15: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Kalagram, Manimajra ..................................................................................................................................37 Table 16: Table showing the list of projects, Indicative Cost, Implementing Agency and Existing Schemes. ....................................................................................................................................39 Table 17: Estimated Employment Generation in Chandigarh ............................................................40

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List of Figures Figure 1: Methodology .................................................................................................................. 6 Figure 2: Map of Chandigarh ......................................................................................................... 9 Figure 3: Existing Tourism Destination in Chandigarh .....................................................................12 Figure 4: Map showing the location of Proposed Tourism Destination ...............................................22 Figure 5: Methodology for Carrying Capacity Analysis ..................................................................26

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Chapter 1: Background
1.1
1.1.1 Introduction Assignment Brief

IL&FS Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (IL&FS IDC) appointed as the National Level Consultant by Ministry of Tourism, is in the process of identifying tourism circuits across all the States and UTs (except North-East). These circuits are proposed to be developed during the 12th Plan, in an integrated manner with Central Financial Assistance and appropriate involvement of State Governments and private sector. For the first phase, the process has been started with the selection of existing/new tourist circuits (4 in each state and 2 in Union Territories). These circuits have been structured considering the length, duration and connectivity. After the identification and prioritisation of these circuits in Phase I, the next step is to identify the basic and tourism related infrastructural and promotional needs of the identified circuits, which are to be implemented on priority basis, along with the tentative cost estimates. These projects should be related to development of basic as well as tourism related infrastructure. Thereafter, Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) will be prepared by the State Level Consultant for the projects identified along with their financial projections. 1.1.2 Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the present study are: 1. To identify the potential tourist circuits/destinations in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. 2. To analyse the potential and carrying capacity of the identified tourist circuits/destinations and prioritise the same. 3. Assess the existing infrastructure basic and tourism related - for the circuits/destinations. 4. To assess the interventions for improving the quantity and quality of basic and tourism infrastructure for prioritized circuits/destinations. 5. Identify infrastructural projects to be initiated by Central/State/Private sector 1.1.3 Approach and Methodology

Figure 1 presents a flow diagram of the approach and methodology used for the present study. Based on primary and secondary sources, literature search and discussions with key stake holders (State Govt and 5|Page

local tour & travel industry), the existing tourists flow and orientation were studied. The existing and future potential and connectivity of the destinations were studied for an initial screening of the tourist circuits / destinations. Secondary Research Potential Popularity Connectivity

Initial Screening of Tourist Circuits

Short listing of the Circuits

Discussion with Department of Tourism, representatives of Travel & Tourism Industry and other stakeholders

Carrying Capacity Assessment

Identified Circuits along with Priority Circuit Parameters Transport, Roads condition, Access to modes of transportation, Utilities, Accommodation, Way side amenities, Management of tourist attractions

Detailed Infrastructure Gap Assessment

Identification of Prospective Projects with Block Cost Estimates

Based on Stakeholder Consultations Reconnaissance survey

Final Report

Figure 1: Methodology

After the initial screening, the circuits identified were discussed with the State Government (Department of Tourism), representatives of Travel & Tourism Industry and other stakeholders. On the basis of these consultations, tourism circuits have been shortlisted. In order to understand existing capacity of the 6|Page

shortlisted circuits as well as destinations, a detailed carrying capacity assessment has been done. This assessment is, primarily, based on the residential and tourist population densities of the town/cities.

Based on above exercise, Chandigarh was taken up for studying and identifying destinations that could be possibly included in a circuit. Chandigarh being a Union Territory, with a small area, does not have enough locations that can be developed as a standalone circuit. Therefore, as per the Ministry of Tourisms direction and given its proximity to Punjab, it was decided to combine the popular destinations in Chandigarh with the tourism circuits of Punjab. The destinations within Chandigarh have been selected and prioritized for further study after consultations with the stakeholders and based on the popularity, tourists flow pattern and perceived need for improvements/ investments to basic and tourism infrastructure. Thereafter, detailed infrastructure assessment of the destinations in Chandigarh has been undertaken. The objective of the said assessment is to understand the significance of the mentioned sites from a tourist perspective and to map the availability of basic and tourism related-infrastructure. Typical infrastructure being demanded includes facilities at entry-exit points, accommodation, way-side amenities, physical & social infrastructure, public utilities as well as health & security. This assessment is based on reconnaissance survey done along the route, wayside and on site of the priority circuit. Following infrastructure has been examined to assess the requirements and deficiencies: 1) Modes of Transport- airways, roadways and railways and access thereto 2) Road network 3) Utilities-power, water facility, etc 4) Accommodation 5) Way side amenities 6) Maintenance and management of built heritage/tourist attractions On the basis of reconnaissance survey, discussions with local community and other stakeholders, gaps have been identified. Based on these gaps as well as site potential, sustainable projects have been proposed along with the indicative block costs. The proposed projects are intended to achieve the following objectives: 1) Products and activities proposed will attract the tourist inflow and will hold the tourists in the circuits which will provide socio-economic benefits at a larger level.

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2) Sustainable projects will attract different investors and private players to participate in infrastructure development which will benefit both, Government as well as private sector.

1.2

Key Findings

While developing these destinations, besides basic infrastructure and tourism infrastructure, special focus shall be given to installation of signages. Based on the discussion with the UT Administration the following destinations have been taken into consideration: Regional Tourist Information Centre, Paryatan Bhawan, Sec. 17 State of the Art Convention Centre , Nehru Centre For Performing Arts, Sec. 34 Centre for Performing & Visual Arts , S.B.S Memorial, Sec. 42 Integrated Development of Shilpgram o o Kalagram, Manimajra Sculpture Park

1.3

Structure of the Report

The present report, which covers the proposed destinations for development in Chandigarh, has been divided into 7 sections. The next section of the report focuses on the profile of the UT, especially in terms of infrastructure, tourism trends and key spots/sites. This is followed by sections explaining key parameters for finalizing a circuit (Tourist profile / Carrying capacity / Safety /Sustainability), outcome of stakeholder discussions at Centre and UT, current status of circuits (based on site study undertaken) and infrastructure Gaps identified during the site visit. On the basis of this, assessment of the level of adequacy of infrastructure will be done with respect to the existing infrastructure, increasing tourist inflow, destination popularity, types of tourists and seasonality. This approach will be able to assess and filling up the gaps (based on selective parameters) which categorizes the facilities available en route, way side and onsite. The study of the respective circuits is, primarily, based on visitors approach towards destinations from the entry-exit points. The latter sections of the study report provides information on prospective projects in the circuits that can be taken up for infrastructural upgradation. These projects have been proposed on the basis of identified deficiencies and perceived need to accommodate the tourist inflow into the circuits/destinations.

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Chapter 2: Brief on the State

2.1
Introduction

Chandigarh, a union territory of India that serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana was planned by the famous French architect Le Corbusier. The name Chandigarh translates as "The Fort of Chandi". The name is from an ancient temple called Chandi Mandir, devoted to the Hindu goddess Chandi, in the city. Picturesquely located at the foothills of Shivaliks, it is known as one of the best experiments in urban planning and modern architecture in India. It is also known as The City Beautiful. The city of Chandigarh was created into a union territory to serve as capital of both Punjab and Haryana.
Figure 2: Map of Chandigarh

Source: http://chandigarh.gov.in/knowchd_map.htm 9|Page

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Tourism in the State

The location of Chandigarh is unique as it lies in the foot hill region and is also adjacent to the plains of north India. As such it contains the vegetation of the foot hills and the north Indian plains. Chandigarh has numerous types and the permanent population of birds, which may consist of over 100 different kinds. There are also migratory birds visiting during winter from as far off a region as Siberia. It is estimated that about 100 to 200 types of birds primarily visit Sukhna Lake. The number of migratory birds varies from year to year. The flora of Chandigarh area is in fact very rich, with the existence of 860 species of flowering plants in Chandigarh and its neighborhood. Chandigarh region is home to a number of plant species with medicinal importance. Areas like Shivalik Reserve Forests, Sukhna Catchment area, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, adjoining villages, are among the various places where different kinds of Medicinal plants and few endangered species of the same can be found. The total forest cover in Chandigarh is 32.42 sq. km., which forms 23.5% of the total area. The green spaces like Parks, Gardens, Green belts, Leisure valley and Road avenues etc. are in addition to the forest cover of 23.5%. Thus, the green cover in the city is more than 33% with 26 types of flowering trees and 33 types of evergreen trees in Chandigarh. 2.2.1 Trends in Tourist Arrivals

As can be seen from Table 1 the number of people coming to Chandigarh from within India has decreased by -1.0 % whereas number of foreign tourist has also increased by 3.6% from the year 2009 to 2010.
Table 1: Tourist Arrival in Chandigarh- Domestic and Foreign

State/ UT Chandigarh

2009 Domestic 914742 Foreign 37967

2010 Domestic 905450 Foreign 39333

% Growth (2010/09) Domestic -1.0 Foreign 3.6

Source: India Tourism Statistics 2010 Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India 2.2.2 State Level Agencies associated with Tourism Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation Limited, (CITCO) an undertaking of the Chandigarh Administration was incorporated on 28.3.1974 under the Companies Act, 1956 in the name and style Chandigarh Small Industries Development Corporation Ltd. It was established mainly for the development of Small Scale Industries in the Union Territory Chandigarh. CITCO is now implementing the following schemes in Chandigarh:-

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A) Industrial Development:(i) Procurement and distribution of raw material viz. Iron and Steel & IPCL products to the small scale units. (ii) An Emporium under the name and style of Chandigarh Emporium to provide marketing facilities to the SSI units. (iii) Management of Steel stockyard of M/s SAIL at Chandigarh as a Consignment Agent. (iv) An Industrial Development cum-Facility Centre to provide common facilities to the small scale units; (v) Construction of Industrial sheds for further allotment to the entrepreneurs for the establishment of Small Scale Industries; B) Tourism Development:(i) Hotel Mountview (ii) Hotel Shivalikview (iii) Hotel Parkview (iv) Baithak Restaurant & Banquet Hall at Kalagram (v) Transit Lodge at ISBT, Sector 17 (vi)Cafeterias at: Sukhna Lake Bus Stand-17 Drop In, Sector-34 Stop N Stare, Sector-10 (vii) Non Commercial Canteen at UT Secretariat (viii) Tours & Travel Wing, ISBT, Sector-17 (ix) Running of Open-to-sky Double Deck Bus Hop On-Hop Off 2.2.3 Available Destinations/Circuits Chandigarh, the first planned city of India, is known for its architecture and urban planning. Chandigarh is home to numerous architectural projects of Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanerette, Matthew Nowick, and Albert Mayer. Le Corbusier planned the city as analogous to a human body with a clearly defined Head (Capital Complex), Heart (City Centre), Lungs (Leisure Valley and Gardens), the Limbs (Cultural and Educational Institutions) and the Circulatory System (7 Vs).The concept has been formulated on the basis of four major functions: Living, Working, Care of the Body and Spirit and Circulation. There are numerous gardens in Chandigarh which makes it a unique tourist destination.

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Chandigarh does not have any tourism circuits as such except a half day tour managed by Chandigarh Administration which starts from Hotel Shivalik view, Sector-17, Chandigarh and covers Zakir Rose Garden (Sector-16), Museum & Art Gallery (Sector-10), War Memorial & Bougainvillea Garden (Sector03), Rock Garden (Sector-1) and Sukhna Lake. Ample areas have been provided in the master plan of the Capital for parks. Out of a total area of 20,000 acres acquired for the first phase, about 2000 acres are meant for development of parks. Leisure Valley, Rajendra Park, Bougainvillea Park, Zakir Rose Garden, Shanti Kunj, Hibiscus Garden, Garden of Fragrance, Botanical Garden, Smriti Upavan, Topiary garden and Terraced Garden are some of the famous parks of Chandigarh.
Figure 3: Existing Tourism Destination in Chandigarh

Source: chandigarhtourism.gov.in

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2.2.4

Leisure Valley1

Leisure valley is one of the most beautiful and popular tourist attraction destinations in

Chandigarh. Le Corbusier through his design created a continuum of various theme gardens to take care of the body and spirit of the city. Corbusier retained the eroded valley of a seasonal rivulet on the original site of the City and sculptured it into a linear park now over 8km long. It begins from Rajendra Park in Sector 1 that is basically used for long walks, yoga and other fitness workout activities and stretches till the Bougainvillea garden in Sector 3. It also covers the splendid garden of roses in Sector 16. 2.2.5 Rajendra Park, Sector 1

Rajendra Park is a vast stretch of land of about 400 acres which is the starting point of leisure valley. Le Corbusier himself designed the landscape scheme of this park. Trees with round canopies and evergreen foliage have been planted here.

2.2.6

Bougainvillea Garden, Sector-3

It spreads over an area of 20 acres and is located in sector 3. The garden is dedicated to hundreds of varieties of bougainvillea. This garden exhibits different varieties of bougainvillea flowers. There are about 65 distinctive varieties of Bougainvillea shrubs planted over here.

2.2.7

Fitness Trails, Sector 102

It covers a total area of 94 acres, out of which 52acre land consists of attractive seasonal flowers and

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the left out portion houses the beautiful sculptures of well-known artists. It is an ideal place for long walks and physical workouts. Chandigarh fitness trail & flower garden serves as the apt place for long walks and physical workouts. 2.2.8 Rose Garden, Sector 16

Named after Indias former President Dr. Zakir Hussain, the largest Rose Garden in Asia (established in 1967) is spread over an area of 27 acres and has more than 17000 plants representing some 1600 varieties of roses. Along with the roses, emphasis was also given to the trees of medicinal value and some unique species of trees to enhance the beauty of the garden. 2.2.9 Shanti Kunj, Sector16

It is located between the Rose Garden and the Cricket Stadium in Sector 16. Shanti Kunj garden in Chandigarh is situated at a very peaceful place that is free from any noise and pollution. The natural stream running through this garden divides the park into five areas. The five parts of the garden depict different kinds of trees such as medicinal plants, vertical shaped trees, flowering trees, trees for shade and environmentally suitable areas. 2.2.10 Childrens Traffic Park, Sector 23 The area of Leisure Valley in Sector 23 has been developed into a Childrens Traffic Park. The roads have been constructed and traffic lights have been installed in miniature form. This park is meant for children who are learning to cycle and designed to teach them the rules of road safety. 2.2.11 Hibiscus Garden, Sector 36 It covers an area of 8 acres and about 40 different varieties of Hibiscus shrubs have been planted to provide colour throughout the year. 2.2.12 Garden Of Fragrance, Sector 36 Situated to the south of the Hibiscus Garden, it is famous for its distinctive aromatic and fragrant plants. The flower plants like Raat ki Rani, Motia, varieties of Jasmine, Demask Rose, Mehndi, Champa, Haar Shingar and many others cast a pervading aroma in this part of the Leisure Valley. Chandigarh garden of fragrance also serves as a famous picnic spot.

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2.3

Other Gardens3

2.3.1 Smriti Upavan, Sector 1 This garden was set up in 1988 with the view of planting trees for the departed souls. It is situated between Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake. People can plant trees in the memory of their near and dear ones. 2.3.2 Terraced Garden, Sector 33 Covering an area of 10 acres, Terrace garden in Chandigarh, India was set up in the year 1979. It is located in Sector 33. The main attraction factor of terraced flower garden is its lighted musical fountain. It serves as the main venue for conducting the Chrysanthemum Show that is held annually. A small valley running through the length of the sector has been developed into a Terraced Garden. Chandigarh terraced flower garden contains exquisite varieties of flowering plants.

2.3.3

Topiary Park, Sector 35

It was opened to the public in 1987. Many animal shapes created out of creepers and bushes attract children to this park. A large variety of ornamental plants add to the parks charm.

2.4

Forest

Chandigarh has 3245 hectares under forest and most of it is hilly. The forest areas are mostly around Sukhna Lake, Sukhna Choe and Patiali Ki Rao. There are two reserve forests in Chandigarh Kansal and Nepli. 2.4.1 Sukhna Lake and Wildlife Sanctuary

Sukhna Lake is a beautiful lake that lies in the foothills of Shivalik range & was created in the year 1958 by building an artificial dam on a seasonal stream. The unique thing about Sukhna is that it is a manmade lake. Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary spread over an area of 2600

Source: chandigarhtourism.gov.in

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hectare is situated 1 Km. North-East of Sukhna Lake. It forms the part of Sukhna lake catchment area falling in Shivalik hills. 2.4.2 Chandigarh Botanical Garden & Nature Park

Situated in the foothills of Shivalik, Chandigarh is blessed with a climate that is suitable for the growth of a number of species of flora of different climatic region. Keeping in mind the above reason, a Botanical Garden was conceived with a purpose of conserving the flora of the region as well as those exotic and near extinct species. With this background, Chandigarh Administration has established a Botanical Garden near village Sarangpur. This garden spreads over 176 acres of land. This garden has been connected with the nature reserve known as Patiala-ki-Rao forest through a causeway. Patiala-ki-Rao forest spreads over 350 acres of land. The garden consists of 15 Botanical Sections. The primary aim of setting up of Botanical Garden is to promote research, education, ex-situ conservation and to spread awareness about floral heritage. In addition, the garden would help promote eco-tourism in Chandigarh. 2.4.3 Medicinal Plants Garden

Medicinal Plants Garden/ Herbal Garden has been developed over 40 acres of land. More than 75 species of medicinal trees and 55 species of medicinal shrubs, herbs & climbers have already been planted in this section. 2.4.4 Bamboo Valley

Bamboo Valley was the brainchild of Gen. (Retd.) Dr. S. F. Rodrigues, PVSM, VSM, the then Governor of Punjab & Administrator U.T. Chandigarh, who conceived the idea of developing this piece of land into a modern and hi-tech park. This land has 15 species of trees besides bamboo groves along the seasonal choe, hence named as Bamboo Valley. The Department of Architecture and Urban Planning, U.T., Chandigarh formulated the concept of the valley which has been developed by the Engineering Department of Chandigarh Administration. Source: chandigarhtourism.gov.in

2.5
2.5.1

Other Places of Significance in Chandigarh Capitol Complex

The Capitol Complex is Le Corbusiers most spectacular work. It houses officials of the Governments of the states of Punjab and Haryana and comprises of three the Secretariat, the High Court and the Legislative Assembly.

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2.5.2

The High Court

The law-interpreting monument was built in the Capitol Complex during 1951-57. This structure has a double roof, projecting over the office block like a parasol or an inverted umbrella. 2.5.3 The Legislative Assembly

The profile of this law-forming monument epitomizes stately grandeur. The shape of the cupola is an obliquely truncated hyperbolic parabolic, extending well above the roof line. A pyramid covers the upper chamber of the erstwhile bicameral system and offers an exciting counterpoint to the cupola, lending artistic grace to the entire complex. Source: chandigarhtourism.gov.in 2.5.4 The Open Hand Monument

One of the most significant monuments planned by Le Corbusier in Chandigarh is the Open Hand. Rising 85 feet high from a sunken trench, a giant hand in metal sheets is designed to rotate like a weathercock, indicating the direction of wind. This giant hand is 14 metres high and weighs around 50 tonnes. Open hand is the city's official emblem. 2.5.5 Rock Garden

Chandigarh has the distinction of having a unique world acclaimed Rock Garden. It consist of art objects, fashioned from industrial and urban waste. It is situated between the capital complex and Sukhna lake in Sector1. It nestles amidst 20 acres of woods in the form of an open air exhibition hall, theatre trove and a miniature maze all rolled into one vast fantasy land of art and landscape. The open air sculptures and concealed gateways separating them are at places enhanced by a waterfall, pools and an open air theatre with proper stage setting. Several prestigious performances have been staged in this small but very artistic and naturalistic open air theatre. Source: chandigarhtourism.gov.in

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2.5.6

Sector 17 Plaza

Planned around four pedestrian concourses meeting at a central chowk (intersection), the Sector 17 of Chandigarh is a pedestrian's paradise dotted with fountains, sculptures, and groves of trees. 2.5.7 Kalagram

Kala Gram was setup to revive and maintain the rich heritage of Indian Art and Culture and artisan village over an area of 17 acres on Chandigarh Kalka Road near the Railway Crossing. Kala Gram has been set up in Chandigarh by Chandigarh Administration and North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC). Village of art- Kalagram provide an opportunity to cultural groups of the Northern states to develop and improve their techniques in the performing dance, drama and music, as well as in their traditional arts & crafts. Various art-forms in the contemporary idiom are promoted as part of the Kalagram cultural programmes under North Culture Exchange Polity. Sculptures Park- Sculpture park has been Set up recently and the park has some fine pieces of rock made alive with splendid work exhibited by country well known sculptors. Theaters- The Kalagram has two theaters having seating capacity of 4,000. While one theater is known as open Air Theater the other known as lawn stage. The various mega shows are held in these theaters. The most famous show is Gujarat Dhandia. The dhandia is celebrated every year during Navaratra.

Miniature painting and terracotta toys- At Kalagram efforts are being made to promote handicraft. For this purpose, camps are being organized for miniature paintings and terracotta toys. 2.5.8 Government Museum and Art Gallery

The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Sector 10 of Chandigarh has a fine collection of stone sculptures of the Gandhara period. The museum also exhibits some of the prehistoric fossils and artifacts along with modern art and miniature paintings. 2.5.9 Museum of Evolution of Life

The Museum of Evolution of Life in Sector 10 of Chandigarh takes tourists on a trip 5,000 years back from the Indus Valley Civilization to the present day. 2.5.10 International Dolls Museum The International Dolls Museum in Sector 23 of Chandigarh has an interesting collection of dolls and puppets from all over the world covering the variant art of more than 25 countries.

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2.5.1

The Hidden Valley

The Hidden Valley is an Ecotourism camping adventure site in the Shivalik Foothills. It is located near the famous Mata Jainti Devi Temple in Village Jainti Majri, Punjab.

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Tourism Projects under CFA

The following table highlights the Tourism Projects of Chandigarh under Central Financial Assistance scheme of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India:Table 2: Projects under CFA Assistance

Name of the Project Development and Upgradation of infrastructure at Sukhna Lake Illumination/beautification & Upgradation of Rose Garden Eco-Tourism Park cum Botanical Garden Garden Of Palms Sector 42 Valley of Animals Sector 49 Garden of Conifers, Sector 52 Illumination of Monuments/ Architectural buildings Japanese Garden Sector 31 Garden of Springs, Sector 53 Total

CFA Sanctioned (in crores) Rs. 4.99 Rs. 2.69 Rs. 3.13 Rs. 3.11 Rs. 1.40 Rs. 1.76 Rs. 4.98 Rs. 4.26 Rs. 3.11 Rs. 29.43 Source: CITCO

2.7
2.7.1

Infrastructure and Connectivity Road Transport

The Union Territory of Chandigarh is well served with by an excellent network of roads. The National Highway 21 (Ambala Simla) and 22 (Chandigarh Manali) link Chandigarh to rest of the country. Buses of seven State Road Corporations connect Chandigarh with many cities and towns of neighboring states. The important cities that are connected by buses with Chandigarh are Delhi, Dehradoon, Shimla, Manali, Jammu and major towns of Punjab and Haryana. Chandigarh is well connected by road and buses provide an important transport link. It is a gateway to Himachal Pradesh as one can reach hill stations like Kasauli, Chail, Shimla etc within a few hours drive. The National Highways No. 21 (Ambala - Kinnaur) and 22 (Chandigarh-Leh) are the chief road arteries linking Chandigarh with the rest of the country. One unique feature in the layout of Chandigarh is its roads, classified in accordance with their functions. An 19 | P a g e

integrated system of seven roads was designed to ensure efficient traffic circulation. Corbusier referred to these as the 7'Vs. The city's vertical roads run northeast/southwest (the 'Paths'). The horizontal roads run northwest/southwest ('The Margs'). 2.7.2 Rail Transportation

Chandigarh is well connected by the rail network. The main railway routes passing through Haryana are: Kalka-Delhi, Chandigarh-Delhi, Kalka-Amritsar, Kalka-Jodhpur, Kalka-Howrah, Amritsar-Howrah, Kalka- Sri Ganganagar (Rajasthan). Chandigarh is linked with New Delhi, the National Capital by Rail. The Chandigarh Railway Station is 8 Kms from the city centre in Sector 17. 2.7.3 Air Transportation

Chandigarh Airport is 12 kms from City Centre. Chandigarh Tourism has a well maintained Tourist Information Centre at the Airport. 2.7.4 Tourist Accommodation

As per the India Tourism Statistics 2010, there are 6 registered hotels available in the state which provides 259 rooms for tourists.
Table 3: Tourist Accommodation in Chandigarh

State/ Place

No of Hotels (No. of Rooms)

5 StarDelu xe 1 155

5Star

4Star

3Star

2Sta r

1Star

Aptt. Hote l -

Time Share Resort -

Heritag e

UnClassifie d -

Total

4 92

1 12

6 259

Source: India Tourism Statistics 2010

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Chapter 3: Initial Screening of the Circuits

3.1
Based on Secondary Research

The tourist circuits have been identified based on the discussion with the State Government. A number of factors have been considered for selecting the various destinations in the circuits. While developing these destinations, besides basic infrastructure and tourism infrastructure, special focus shall be given to development of convention centers and signages. Based on the discussion with the State Government the following destinations have been taken into consideration:Table 4: Proposed Tourism Hub and Activity

Tourism Hub

Regional Tourist Information Centre - Paryatan Bhawan, Sec. 17 State of the Art Convention Centre - Nehru Centre For Performing Arts, Sec. 34 Centre for Performing & Visual Arts - S.B.S Memorial, Sec. 42 Integrated Development of Shilpgram 1. Kalagram, Manimajra 2. Sculpture Park

Land Availability / with Chandigarh Administration Yes / 3 acres

Proposed Activity

Yes / 3 acres

Regional tourism offices, Airlines counter, railway bookings & reservations, Tourist Information Centre, Emporias. International convention centre and theatres

Yes / 11.9 acres

Convention Hall, Theatre Hall, Auditorium National Crafts Exhibition Pavilion, showcasing of Indian Handicrafts and cultural heritage and traditions - folk music and folk dances of India. Permanent infrastructure for Chandigarh National Crafts Mela.

Yes / 14 acres

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Figure 4: Map showing the location of Proposed Tourism Destination

3.2

Key Parameters

In line with the above discussion, further research has been done to identify and prioritise the circuits. Realising the need, the study narrowed down to derive few key parameters on the basis of which circuits have been put on priority basis. These key parameters have been listed below: 1) Tourist profile Type of tourists visiting a destination depends on the nature of destination. They can be broadly categorized into domestic and international tourists. This further affects the physical and socio-economic development of a destination as spending patterns determines the related multiplier effects. It also governs the type and scale of infrastructure required. Generally, the tourists coming to the circuits are domestic and arrive from different parts of Chandigarh.

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2) Capacity & Sustainability The carrying capacity4 assessment and sustainability of tourism in the circuits identified is an important component of the study as it will form the basis for resource allocation and future development. The carrying capacity assessment has been done separately for the circuits, based on city population (resident), population density and tourist population and density (floating population). The estimation has been done by comparing the total density with the city density norms for small, medium and large town / cities set by Urban Development Plan Formulation and Implementation Guidelines (UDPFI). Only such places have been considered that can offer a sustainable value proposition to the tourists such that when tourism products are offered in those places, they can be maintained as well. 3) Travel and Tour Generally, tour operators organize trips in such a way that only popular sites can be covered in a given period of time. While selecting the circuits, attempts have been made to promote the sites situated around these popular/saturated destinations which are relatively less developed. 4) Safety Tourist safety has been considered and attempts have been made not to incorporate any such destination which is already adversely affected in terms of law and order.

Carrying capacity is defined as maximum number of individuals than a given environment can support without any adverse impact on it.

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Chapter 4: Stakeholders Consultation

4.1
State Government

In case of Chandigarh UT, after the initial screening, the shortlisted destinations have been discussed with the representatives of respective authorities of State Government. Based on the meeting under the chairmanship of the Administrator, Shri Shivraj Patil on 29.08.2011, the following destinations have been identified for development: Regional Tourist Information Centre, Paryatan Bhawan, Sec. 17 State of the Art Convention Centre, Nehru Centre For Performing Arts, Sec. 34 Centre for Performing & Visual Arts, S.B.S Memorial, Sec. 42 Integrated Development of Shilpgram o o Kalagram, Manimajra Sculpture Park

4.2

National Level Travel and Tour Operators and Other Representatives

Further, the above mentioned circuits were presented by NLC in a Stakeholder Consultation meeting organized and hosted by Ministry of Tourism (MoT), in the presence of representatives of Hotel Association, Tour operators and representatives from MoT on 19th Oct, 2011. It was advised by the National Level Travel and Tour operators that the circuit in Chandigarh should be integrated as much as possible with the adjoining State. Since the priority circuit in Punjab is the Sikh Circuit consisting of the Akal Takhts, the priority circuit in Chandigarh could be integrated with the other circuits of the Punjab State.

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The members who attended the National-Level Stakeholder consultation are listed in the table below:
Table 5: National-Level Stakeholder Consultation, held on 19th October, 2011

S. No 1 2 3

Stakeholders Shri Bharat Bhushan Shri Gour Kanjilal Shri M.D. Kapoor

Designation Director Secretary General

Organisation Hotel Association of India Indian Association of Tour Operators Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India Eco-Tourism Society of India M/S LE Passage to India Tour and Travels Pvt Ltd., Adventure Tour Operators Association Association of Domestic Tour Operator of India The Lalit Grand Palace The Lalit Grand Palace

Location New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi

4 5 6 7 8 9

Shri Mandip Singh Soin Shri Randhir Brar Shri Tejbir Singh Anand Shri Subhash Verma Shri Varun Shukla Ms. Anju Bhat

President SVP President President General Manager Associate Head of Sales

New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi New Delhi Srinagar Srinagar

4.3

Carrying Capacity Analysis

Tourism carrying capacity is defined as the maximum number of people that may visit the tourist destination without causing destruction of the physical, economic and socio cultural environment and an unacceptable decrease in the quality of visitors satisfaction. (Alvin Chandy, 2009) Assessment of TCC is based on three major indicators: Physical-Ecological, Socio-Demographic and Political- Economic. Physical and Ecological Indicators are based on fixed components (ecological capacity, assimilative capacity) and flexible components (infrastructure systems like water supply, electricity, transportation, etc). Socio -demographic Indicators refer to social and demographic issues and importance to local communities, as they relate to the presence and growth of tourism. Some of these can be expressed in quantitative terms but most require suitable socio- psychological research. Political-economic Indicators refer to the impacts of tourism on local economic structures, activities, etc. including competition to other sectors. 25 | P a g e

The objective of the interventions intended by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India is to improve the quality and quantity of tourism infrastructure at tourist destinations/circuits in a sustainable manner. Hence, for the purposes of this report the primary focus would be on the Physical and Ecological Indicators. It is expected that improvement in physical infrastructure at destinations/circuits would translate into improvements in the socio-demographic and political-economic conditions of these places. Resident Population Density Domestic Tourist Density Foreign Tourist Density UDPFI Density Normalizing Density

Existing Load

Carrying Capacity

Aggregate Peak Density

Carrying Capacity Density

Available Capacity = Carrying Capacity Existing Load

Figure 5: Methodology for Carrying Capacity Analysis The methodology for evaluating the available carrying capacity for the tourist destinations of the circuit is illustrated in Fig 5 and is described below: I. Calculation of Existing Load (LEXISTING) This is done by calculating the following: a. Resident Population Density (RP): This was derived by dividing the existing resident population of the tourist town by its area in hectares (ha.) b. Domestic Tourist Density (DT ): This was derived as follows: Step 1. Domestic Tourist Arrival (TD): Domestic tourist arrivals during peak season (days) was determined. Step 2. Domestic Tourist stay days in peak seasons (TDSP): Domestic tourist arrival was multiplied by average number of days of tourist stay at that tourist town. 26 | P a g e

TDSP = TD * Stay Average Days Step 3. Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season ( DSP ): This was evaluated by diving the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of days comprising the peak season DSP = Stay Average Days / Days Peak Season Step 4. Domestic Tourist Density (DT): This was evaluated by diving Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season by area of tourist town in hectares. DT = PS / Area c. Foreign Tourist Density (FT ): This was derived as follows: Step 1. Foreign Tourist Arrival (TF): Foreign tourist arrivals during peak season (days) was determined Step 2. Tourist stay days in peak seasons (TFSP): Foreign tourist arrival was multiplied by average number of day of stay for tourist at that tourist town. TFSP = TF * Stay Average Days Step 3. Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season(FSP) : This was evaluated by diving the number of tourist stay days per season by the number of days comprising the peak season FSP = Stay Average Days / Days Peak Season Step 4. Foreign Tourist Density: This was evaluated by diving Average number of tourist staying per day during peak season by area of tourist town in hectares. FT = PS / Area Aggregate Peak Density (APD) = Resident Population Density + Domestic Tourist Density + Foreign Tourist Density APD = RP + DT + FT

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Existing Load (LEXISTING) = Aggregate Peak Density * Area of the town LEXISTING = APD * Area II. Estimation of Carrying Capacity (CC) a. UDPFI Density (DUDPFI): The Urban Development Plan Formulation and

Implementation Guidelines (UDPFI, 1996) guidelines classifies the towns on the basis of population as follows:
Table 6: UDPFI Density Limits

Towns Small Town Medium Town Large City Metro Cities Small Hill Town Medium Hill Town Large Hill Town

Population Less than 50000 50000 - 500000 More than 500000 20000 20000-80000 More than 80000

Upper Limit Density (PPH) 125 150 150 175 75 90 90

Source: UDPFI Guidelines, 1996 The densities suggested by the UDPFI guidelines as shown in the table above are for the standard cases. Tourist towns which vary from highly eco-sensitive sanctuaries to highly dense pilgrimage places have specific characteristics and carrying capacities. Thus, UDPFI densities need to be adjusted to account for these factors, which is done with the help of Normalizing Density () Normalizing Density () Normalizing density is evaluated as follows: 1. Sites were evaluated on a normalizing index (Ni) of range -10 to +10 -10 -9 -8 -7 -6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Decreasing Density

Increasing Density

Negative Indices were adopted for sites where densities were to be allowed on a conservative scale (i.e. for example places which are ecologically sensitive)

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Positive Indices were adopted for sites where densities were to be allowed at higher values than prevailing such as pilgrimage towns etc. 2. The values of the indices were evaluated based on a qualitative assessment with respect to the Physical Ecological indicators. The indicators which were assessed for the category wise tourist places are summarized below:

Table 7: Physical and Ecological Indicators

Physical Ecological Indicators Biodiversity Air Quality

Coastal Area Islands Protected Areas

Thematic Areas Rural Mountain Areas Resorts

Urban, Historic

Pilgrimage Place

Noise Pollution Availability of Power Water

Waste Management Cultural heritage Tourist infrastructure Land Availability Quality of Transport Infrastructure (EEA Countries, Dec,2001)

Normalizing Density () was calculated by multiplying a factor of 10pph by the Normalizing index. Normalizing Density () = 10* Ni (The value of 10pph was derived by establishing the boundary conditions of lower and upper sustainable densities for tourist towns of the relevant categories. To establish the lower limit, reference was made to the capacity norms cited by World Tourism Organization WTO (Inskeep, 1991). The upper limit was established by determining the densities for saturated tourist towns.)

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The Normalizing index (Ni) was evaluated as follows: Each of the applicable indicators for the corresponding thematic area (to which the tourist destination/circuits belong) were ranked on a scale of 0-10. The average of the indicators would give the value of the Normalizing index (Ni). Carrying Capacity Density (CCD) was calculated by summing up the Upper Limit of the relevant UDPFI density with the Normalizing Density Carrying Capacity Density (CCD) = DUDPFI + Carrying Capacity (CC) was calculated by multiplying the carrying capacity density with the Area of the respective town in hectares. Carrying Capacity (CC) = CCD * Area of Town Available Capacity was finally evaluated by finding the difference between the Carrying Capacity of the tourist town and the Existing Load in the town. Annexure
Available Capacity = Carrying Capacity (CC) - Existing Load (LEXISTING)

Table 8: Social and Demographic Indicators

Social Demographic Indicators Demography Tourist Flows Social & Behavioral Aspects Health Hygiene Safety &

Coastal Area

Islands

Thematic Areas Protected Rural Mountain Areas Areas Resorts

Urban & Historic

Pilgrimage Place

(Countries, Dec,2001)

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Table 9: Political Economic Indicators

Political Economic Indicators Tourism Earnings and Investment Employment Public Expenditure Revenue and

Thematic Areas Coastal Area Islands Protected Areas Rural Mountain Urban & Pilgrimage Areas Resorts Historic Place

(Countries, Dec,2001)
Table 10: Evaluation Criterion for Physical and Ecological Indicators

Physical Ecological Indicators Biodiversity Air Quality Noise Pollution Availability of Power Water Waste Management Cultural & Heritage

Evaluation Criterion Threatened species, Protected areas as a % of territory and type of ecosystem Population exposure to air pollution - Sox & Nox emission intensities Sensitivity to noise pollutions. Allowable decibels limit if specified. Hours of regular power supply from all energy sources. Intensity of Use of water resources. Drinking water availability @135lpcd. Generation of waste, Movement of hazardous waste, Availability of waste management system Listed Buildings and scheduled ancient monuments at risk. No. of community heritage groups active. Cultural traditions and communities which are at a risk of getting extinct. Availability of tourist infrastructure such as on site accommodation, wayside amenities, signages, restaurants, public convenience, petrol pumps etc. Area of Land available for tourism development. Inter and Intra city transport connectivity in tourist towns. Availability of Last Mile connectivity.

Tourist infrastructure

Land Availability Quality of Transport Infrastructure (White V., 2006)

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4.3.1

Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis

Table 11: Town wise Carrying Capacity Analysis

District

Tourist Town

Destinations Covered Paryatan Bhawan,Nehru Centre,Kalagram,S.B.S Memorial, Rock Garden, Rose Garden, Sukhna Lake

Existing Load

Carrying Capacity 2010

Available Capacity

Existing Load

Carrying Capacity 2020

Available Capacity

Chandigarh

Chandigarh

949463

1506700

557237

1117431

1506700

389269

4.4

Ranked List of Circuits

Based on the list of destinations identified by CITCO and on further discussion with the State Government, the following destinations have been considered to be included in Chandigarh. Regional Tourist Information Centre, Paryatan Bhawan, Sec. 17 State of the Art Convention Centre , Nehru Centre For Performing Arts, Sec. 34 Centre for Performing & Visual Arts , S.B.S Memorial, Sec. 42 Integrated Development of Shilpgram o o Kalagram, Manimajra Sculpture Park

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Chapter 5: Existing Infrastructure

5.1
Existing Infrastructure Status of the Circuit

A detailed assessment of tourism infrastructure between major points has been discussed below. Each of the destinations presented below has been rated on a scale of A, B or C, wherein, A denotes Good, B denotes Fair and C denotes Poor.

5.2

Paryatan Bhawan
Table 12: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Paryatan Bhawan

Parameters Distance in km Approach Road

Components From Bus Stand(Sec 17) Quality(A-C) Type of Road (metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-C) Modes used by Tourist Availability (A-C) A Metalled Udyog Path 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes N.A. N.A. CITCO NA NA NA NA NA NA A N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Rating Paryatan Bhawan From Bus Stand(Sec 43) A Metalled NH-21 to Udyog Path 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes N.A. N.A. CITCO NA NA NA NA NA NA A N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. From Railway Station A Metalled Madhya Marg to Udyog Path 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes N.A. N.A. CITCO NA NA NA NA NA NA A N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. From Airport A Metalled NH-22 to Udyog Path 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes N.A. N.A. CITCO NA NA NA NA NA NA A N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

Transport

Wayside Amenities

Restaurants Availability Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public convenience availability Sufficiency (A-C) Languages NA Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) A-C Supply(AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for Future parking Area of this land (approx)

Direction Signages Land Ownership of the Site City/ Town Accommodation

Drinking Water facility Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

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Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

Available(Y/N) Quality(A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C)

N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.

The Tourism Department of Chandigarh Administration intends to construct a new Regional Paryatan Bhawan (Tourism Bhawan) in Sector 17, for the promotion of tourism and facilitation to the tourists visiting Chandigarh. It is proposed to construct Paryatan Bhawan where there will be mutual collaboration with the stakeholders in Government and non Government sectors of Hospitality and Tourism industry. The Paryatan Bhawan shall have all amenities and facilities for the tourists to have all information related to tourists destinations in Chandigarh and in the states Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and even Jammu & Kashmir. Regional tourism offices of the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir shall be established under one roof for the conveniences of the tourists.

5.3

Nehru Centre for Performing Arts, Sector 34

Table 13: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Nehru Centre Rating Nehru Centre for Performing Arts From Bus From From Stand(Sec Railway Airport 43) Station A (4Km. A (3Km. A (7.5 Km. A (9 Km. Approx.) Approx.) Approx.) Approx) Metalled Metalled Metalled Metalled Udyog Path NH-21to Madhya Marg NH-22 to Sub to Sub City Sub City to Sub City City Center Center Center Center 4 4 4 4 A A A A Car, Rail, Car, Rail, Car, Rail, Air Car, Rail, Air Air and Bus Air and and Bus and Bus Bus A A A A Yes Yes Yes Yes

Parameters Distance in km

Components From Bus Stand(Sec 17) Quality(A-C) Type of Road (metalled, Typology (NH/SH/MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-C) Modes used by Tourist

Approach Road

Transport

Availability (A-C) Wayside Restaurants Availability

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Parameters Amenities

Components Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public convenience availability Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Yes Yes C English CITCO NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Rating Nehru Centre for Performing Arts Yes Yes C English CITCO NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Yes Yes C English CITCO NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Yes Yes C English CITCO NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA

Direction Signages Land Ownership of the Site City/ Town Accommodation

Drinking Water facility Solid Waste Management Electricity Parking

Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) A-C Supply(AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for Future parking Area of this land (approx) Available(Y/N) Quality(A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C)

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

The State of the Art Convention Centre has been envisaged for the promotion of Chandigarh as a popular M.I.C.E destination. This will create an opportunity for the MICE segment especially for people from the north as they wont have to travel all the way to Delhi for organising meets and seminars. Nehru Centre for Performing Arts shall be set up in Sector 34, Chandigarh which will also have the facility of an international convention centre and theatres. The centre would comprise an auditorium for 1,500 persons and one smaller for 250 persons, two conference halls, a cafeteria and parking spaces. The estimated Project Cost shall be approx. Rs. 110 Crores.

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5.4

S.B.S Memorial, Sector 42

Table 14: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to S.B.S Memorial, Sector 42 Parameters Distance in km Components From Bus Stand(Sec 17) A (5.5Km. Approx.) Rating Sardar Beant Singh Memorial From Bus From Stand(Sec Railway 43) Station From Airport A (3Km. A (12 Km. A (11 Km. Approx.) Approx.) Approx)

Approach Road

Transport

Wayside Amenities

Direction Signages Land Ownership of the Site City/ Town Accommodation Drinking Water facility Solid Waste Management Electricity

Quality(A-C) Type of Road (metalled, unmetalled) Typology (NH/SH/MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-C) Modes used by Tourist Availability (A-C) Restaurants Availability Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public convenience availability Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

Metalled NH-21 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes B English CITCO NA NA NA NA B B A Both B Y NA N N.A. N.A. B English B B B NA

Metalled NH-21 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes B English CITCO NA NA NA NA B B A Both B Y NA N N.A. N.A. B English B B B NA

Metalled NH-21 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes B English CITCO NA NA NA NA B B A Both B Y NA N N.A. N.A. B English B B B NA

Metalled NH-21 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes B English CITCO NA NA NA NA B B A Both B Y NA N N.A. N.A. B English B B B NA

Type Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) A-C Supply(AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for Future parking Area of this land (approx) Available(Y/N) Quality(A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C)

Parking

Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks

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Parameters

Components Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) NA A A

Street Lighting

Rating Sardar Beant Singh Memorial NA NA NA A A A A A A

S.B.S Memorial shall be developed to commemorate the memory of late Shri Beant Singh, former Chief Minister, Punjab. Though the centre is very well built and is located near the major destinations, yet the memorial has not been well maintained. There is immense scope for development in and near the Memorial Complex. It is proposed to have a well equipped Centre for holding seminars, exhibitions, training sessions/competitions etc on various aspects of national importance such as national integrations and communal harmony etc. The main function of the Memorial shall be to organize exhibitions, conferences and workshops etc involving renowned as well as upcoming artists and to establish, equip and maintain schools, auditoriums, libraries, archives museums workshops and other facilities, necessary to fulfill the objectives.

5.5

Kalagram, Manimajra

Table 15: Infrastructure status/availability between Bus stands, Railway Station & Airport to Kalagram, Manimajra Parameters Distance in km Components Kala Gram From Railway From Bus Stand(Sec 43) Station A (8.5Km. A (11Km. A (2.5 Km. Approx.) Approx.) Approx.) Metalled Madhya Marg or Udyog Path 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes C English A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes C English Metalled NH-21 or Madhya Marg 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes C English Metalled Madhya Marg 4 A Car, Rail, Air and Bus A Yes Yes Yes C English

From Bus Stand(Sec 17) Quality(A-C) Type of Road (metalled, unmetalled)

From Airport A (9 Km. Approx) Metalled NH 5 or Madhya Marg 4

Approach Road

Typology (NH/SH/MDR) Lanes Riding Quality (A-C)

Transport

Wayside Amenities Direction Signages Land Ownership of the Site City/ Town

Modes used by Tourist Availability (A-C) Restaurants Availability Petrol Pump/ Service Centre availability Public convenience availability Sufficiency (A-C) Languages

Type

CITCO NA

CITCO NA

CITCO NA

CITCO NA

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Parameters Accommodati on Drinking Water facility Solid Waste Management Electricity

Components Capacity Bed Occupancy Sufficiency (A-C) Availability (A-C) Quality(A-C) A-C Supply(AC, Gen) Sufficiency (A-C) Availability of Land for Future parking Area of this land (approx) Available(Y/N) Quality(A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Languages Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Availability (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C) Sufficiency (A-C) Quality (A-C)

NA NA NA B B A Both B B NA N N.A. N.A. A English B B B B B A A

NA NA NA B B A Both B B NA N N.A. N.A. A English B B B B B A A

Kala Gram NA NA NA B B A Both B B NA N N.A. N.A. A English B B B B B A A

NA NA NA B B A Both B B NA N N.A. N.A. A English B B B B B A A

Parking Tourist Information Centers Trained Guides Information Signages Seating/ Resting Public Convenience Shops/ Kiosks Street Lighting

The aim of the project is to educate the people about the value of their rich cultural heritage as embodied in the arts and crafts and other folk tradition of the region. Kala Gram has been envisaged for display of Crafts, artifacts, handicrafts & handloom, and to promote traditional culture-Folk Songs and Dances. With a view to provide to promote artisans, tourists and also to promote art & culture in the City Beautiful, Chandigarh Administration has decided to create new tourism initiative. The new infrastructure to be created at Kalagram shall be integrated with the existing infrastructure at Kalagram. Estimated project cost shall be approx. Rs. 20 Crores.

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Chapter 6: Project Identification, Block Cost Estimate, Implementation and Funding

Table 15 shows the list of basic infrastructure required in the various destinations.
Table 16: Table showing the list of projects, Indicative Cost, Implementing Agency and Existing Schemes. Location Project Indicative Implementing Agency Cost (Rs. Cr.) Chandigarh 20 CITCO/ Housing Board/ Municipal Corporation Mode of Funding Existing Schemes

Sector 17

Paryatan BhawanRegional tourism offices, Airlines counter, railway bookings & reservations, Tourist Information Centre, Emporias. Nehru Centre of Performing ArtsInternational convention centre and theatres S.B.S MemorialConvention Hall, Theatre Hall, Auditorium Kalagram- National Crafts Exhibition Pavilion, showcasing of Indian Handicrafts and cultural heritage and traditions - folk music and folk dances of India. Permanent infrastructure for Chandigarh National Crafts Mela.

Public

MOT/ UT Tourism Department

110

Sector 34

CITCO/ Housing Board/ Municipal Corporation

Public

MOT/ UT Tourism Department

25

Sec. 42

CITCO/ Housing Board/ Municipal Corporation

Public

MOT/ UT Tourism Department MOT/ UT Tourism Department

20

CITCO/ Housing Board/ Municipal Corporation

Public

Shilpgram, Manimajra

Proposed Breakup of Investments: Public Sector : 175 Crores

6.1

Estimation of Employment Generation

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investment multiplier of 78 jobs per million investments is taken. The employment generation for Chandigarh due to projects proposed are presented in the Table below: Table 17: Estimated Employment Generation in Chandigarh
UT Chandigarh Expected Employment Generation 136500

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