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Pre-Feasibility Report

for

Proposed Construction project of

“Santnagari”

at

Survey No. 1439, Near Dharoi Dam, Village Mahor,

Taluka Vadali, District Sabarkantha,

Gujarat

By

Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board

(By Govt. of Gujarat) Block No. 6, Second Floor

Jivaraj Mehta Bhavan,

Gandhinagar-382010

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE REPORT

The proposed tourism development project of “Santnagari” will be established at Survey No. 1439, Near

Dharoi Dam Village Mahor, District Sabarkantha, Gujarat. The proposed project will be constructed on the

Govt. owned land, with a total built up area of approx 1,12,160 sq.mt of area.

Gujarat has one of the most revered spiritual destinations in India. The temples of Ambaji, Somnath,

Dwarka, Palitana, Girnar, and Dakor attract pilgrims from India and abroad. Religious tourist accounts for

more than one third of the tourist foot falls in the State.

The Santnagari Project was conceptualized as a mega interpretation center for the life and living of the great

saints of India. Santnagari shall exhibit the teachings of the Saints across time, layers of history, religion

and region, forming a project of international peace, harmony and enlightenment. The underlying vision of

Santnagari is to create an opportunity and forum to expose people to the life and lessons of the great saints

of India.

Eventually this will act as a physical model of enlightenment as well as guide for basic ethics of life to

Indians as well as foreigners.

PROJECT COST Project cost of the proposed development project would be around Rs. 157.61 crores.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROJECT

Land: Around 114.09 hectors (11,40,900 sq.mt.) barren land will be utilized for the proposed tourism

development project.

Water: During construction phase approx 100 KLD water will be utilized for the domestic purpose and for

construction activities. This will be sourced from Dharoi dam near the project site. During Operational

Phase water requirement is assumed on the basis of visitors to be visited the Santnagari i.e. Peak traffic

season, Average traffic season and minimum traffic season so water requirement according to these seasons

will be around 3,170 KLD, 536 KLD and 245 KLD respectively for Domestic purpose only, this will be

sourced from Dharoi dam.

Electrical Energy: During Operational Phase total power requirement will be 25MW (Multiple of 500 to

750 KVA in different location). Power supply shall be met from Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited

(UGVCL). In case of power failure, and D. G. Set 3 MW, 250 KVA and 500 KVA will be provided.

WASTE WATER GENERATION AND ITS TREATMENT: During construction phase 35 KLD waste water will be generated which will be treated in Proposed STP.

During Operational Phase domestic waste water will be generated, which is assumed on the basis of

persons/saints to be visited the Santnagari i.e. Peak traffic season, Average traffic season and minimum

traffic season so waste water generation will be around 2,536 KLD, 429 KLD and 196 KLD which will be

treated in STP and reused for gardening and flushing purpose.

SOLID WASTE GENERATION AND ITS DISPOSAL METHOD Solid waste collection, segregation and disposal system will be developed and followed.

GREEN BELT DEVELOPMENT Green Belt shall be developed as per the layout entire project will be environment friendly with maximum

greenery through plantation.

INDEX

CHAPTER

NO. CONTENT

1 Introduction of the project

2 Project description

3 Site analysis

4 Planning brief

5 Proposed infrastructure

6 Rehabilitation and resettlement (R & R) plan

7 Project schedule & cost estimates

SANTNAGARI, SABARKANTHA, GUJARAT 1

CHAPTER – 1

INTRODUCTION OF THE PROJECT

1.1 IDENTIFICATION OF PROJECT AND PROJECT PROPONENT The proposed tourism development project will be established by Gujarat Pavitra Yatradham Vikas

Board (GPYVB). They are the custodian of the religious tourism in the State. They undertake planning,

maintenance & development related works. This Board was constituted in the year 1995. This Board was

associated with Gujarat Tourism Corporation Ltd. initially and became independent from the year 1999.

Proposed project will be having below mentioned facilities with capacities:

A. Sant Areas:

Description Nos. of

Saint Unit Land area (sq. mt)

Total land area

(sq. mt)

Sant Pavilion-A type 80 2,500 2,00,000

Sant Pavilion-B type 166 1,200 1,99,200

Sant Pavilion-C type 333 500 1,66,500

Sant Pavilion-D type 1,000 20 20,000

Total 4,220 5,85,700

B. Residential Building/Infrastructure:

Description Nos. of

Building Unit Land area (sq. mt)

Total land area

(sq. mt)

Guest House(50 Rooms) (G+2) 1 2,000 2,000

Admin complex (G+1) 1 3,000 3,000

Total 5,000 5,000

C. Special Infrastructures

Description Nos. of


Total land area

(sq. mt)

Cave construction 40 600 24,000

Stone carving (3mt*2mt) 200 50 10,000

Inscription (5mt*2mt) (Story

telling) 33 100 3,300

Divine element (7mt*7mt) (Land) 200 200 40,000

Total 49,000 77,300

D. Common facilities

Description Nos. of


Total land area

(Sq. mt)

Food court, Toilets, Rest room,

Public lounge, First aid, Fire

station, Etc.

1 2,500 2,500

Road, Parking, Substations, UGR,

OHR, Gardens, Water tanks, Etc. 1 1,00,000 1,00,000

Total 1,02,500 1,02,500

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Santnagari was conceptualized by Shri Narendra Modi during his tenure of Chief Minister of Gujarat. He

envisaged it as a world class museum depicting the lives and teaching of the famous saints of India. The

project site has been identified at Mahor village in Sabarkantha District. The project is being implemented

by the Gujarat Pavitra Yatra Dham Vikas Board.


1.3 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

1. To create awareness about our cultural heritage.

2. To propagate the message of the great saints of India, across geography, religion and time.

3. To develop a world class Spiritual Tourism Site in a format that is attractive to the younger

generation as well as international visitors. Santnagari is expected to attract both tourists and

researchers.

4. To create a center of pilgrimage to preserve, promote and tell the world about India's high tradition of

'Live and Let Live'.

5. To induce development and employment opportunities in the Sabarkantha are through this Mega

Tourism Project.

1.4 EMPLOYMENT GENERATION Being a tourism development project it will create direct and indirect employment generation in large

numbers. During construction phase around 100 personnel will be required. Santnagari is essentially a

spiritual tourism project. During peak days it is expected to attract ~65,000 visitors while there will be

~1,625 residents/staff/overnight visitors in the facility.


CHAPTER – 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 TYPE OF PROJECT Gujarat has one of the most revered spiritual destinations in India. The temples of Ambaji, Somnath,

Dwarka, Palitana, Girnar, and Dakor attract pilgrims from India and abroad. Religious tourist accounts for

more than one third of the tourist footfalls in the State.

2.2 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT WITH COORDINATES The latitude and longitude of the proposed project site are mentioned below:

CODE LATITUDE LONGITUDE

A 23°58'48.88"N 72°52'11.95"E

B 23°59'3.36"N 72°51'46.56"E

C 23°58'19.76"N 72°51'35.04"E

FIGURE-1 GENERAL LOCATION OF THE PROJECT


2.3 SELECTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT SITE The proposed project is for the tourism development along with cultural heritage display and transferring

culture to future generations. The proposed project site is suitable for a disturbance free environment for

Saints to do meditations. Moreover, the selected site is between Ahmedabad and Ambaji/Abu Road for

better road connectivity for pilgrimages.

2.4 SIZE OF OPERATION

Total built up area will be approx 1,12,160 sq.mt., out of these 2 residential buildings, 473 special

infrastructures and 2 common facilities will be developed.

2.5 RAW MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS Construction materials i.e. cement reinforced steel, sand, Coarse Aggregate, bricks etc. will be procured

from the local market as per requirements. Approximate Quantities are mentioned below table:

TABLE-2 RAW MATERIALS REQUIREMENT

SR.

NO. ITEM QUANTITY UNITS

MODE OF

TRANSPORTATION

1 Cement 3,93,573 50 kg Bags Trucks

2 Sand 14, 12,518 CFT. Trucks

3 Coarse aggregate 6,15,712 CFT. Trucks

4 Reinforced steel 9,65,824 kg Trucks

5 Bricks 3,48,17,955 Nos. Trucks

2.6 AVAILABILITY OF WATER AND ITS SOURCE & POWER REQUIREMENT AND ITS

SOURCE

2.6.1 WATER REQUIREMENT AND ITS SOURCE

Dharoi dam will be the main source of water supply for construction and operation. During construction

phase 100 KLD water will be required. Operational Phase water requirement is assumed on the basis of

visitors to be visited the Santnagari i.e. Peak traffic season, Average traffic season and minimum traffic

season. So water requirement according to these seasons will be around 3,170 KLD, 536 KLD and 245

KLD respectively for domestic purpose only.

2.6.2 POWER REQUIREMENT AND ITS SOURCE

During Construction total power requirement will be 1000 KVA (Multiple of 50 to 70 KW in different

location) and source will be Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL). In case of power failure 500

KVA, 50 KVA and 75 KVA D. G. Set will be provided.

During Operational Phase total power requirement will be 25MW (Multiple of 500 to 750 KVA in different

location). Power supply shall be met from Uttar Gujarat Vij Company Limited (UGVCL). In case of power

failure, D. G. Set 3 MW, 250 KVA and 500 KVA of D. G. Set will be provided.

2.7 QUANTITY OF WASTES TO BE GENERATED AND THEIR DISPOSAL During construction phase 35 KLD waste water will be generated which will be treated in Proposed STP.

During Operational Phase domestic waste water shall be generated, which is assumed on the basis of

visitors to be visited the Santnagari i.e. Peak traffic season, Average traffic season and minimum traffic

season so waste water generation will be around 2,536 KLD, 429 KLD and 196 KLD which will be treated

in STP and reused for gardening and flushing purpose. Solid waste collection, segregation and disposal

system will be developed and followed.


CHAPTER – 3

SITE ANALYSIS

3.1 CONNECTIVITY

Transportation facilities to access various markets are readily available. Both skilled and unskilled labours

are easily available in the area. The proposed selected site is well connected with developed roads. Pilgrims

and visitors who visit Ambaji or Abu road can visit the Santnagari.

3.1.1 Road Connectivity NH-76A is around 16 km in East direction from the proposed project site.

3.1.2 Rail The Area is well connected by Railway. From proposed project Taranga hill railway station is located at

approximately 16 km in WSW direction.

3.1.3 Airport

The nearest airport is Mehsana, which is at 64 km from the proposed site in SW direction.

3.1.4 Communication The site has telephone, internet and mobile connectivity.

3.2 LAND USE AND LAND OWNERSHIP The facilities to be built will be on the barren land earmarked for this project.

3.3 LAND USE PATTERN Land area for the proposed project is barren land and it is hilly area. The area location about 60 km

northeast of Cambay basin and is covered by rocks and 2-5m thick layer of soil in the foothill part. Granite

hard rocks are exposed near the surface. The Project area falls within the hilly portion and comprises of the

southern extremity of the Aravalli range. Topographically, the study area is quite rugged with granitic

hillocks and having elevation between 170 m to 350 m from mean sea level. Broadly, it’s Western, northern

and eastern portions are hilly, while the southern portion forms flat low ground

3.4 SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The following are the infrastructure facilities available and distance from site is given in the following

table:

TABLE-4 DETAILS OF SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

SR.

NO. PARTICULAR DISTANCE

1. Hospital

Present within 15

km radius.

2. Colleges

3. School

4. Temple

3.5 SOIL CLASSIFICATION The drainage of the project area is evidently controlled by the lithology and the structure of the rocks. The

general slope of the ground is southwesterly and is indicated by the flow of the various streams (Sabarmati

River) and streamlets practically all of which flow from northeast to southwest. The soil surrounding the

project area is of a sandy loam variety of pink colour, formed by the decomposition and disintegration of

the granitic rocks. The Sendra-Ambaji granite is exposed in the major portion of the project. In general the

granite is grey to pink color coarse grained and porphyritic in nature and phenocrysts are mostly of

microcline. These phenocrysts are almost anhedral in shape and range in size from a few cm to about 6 cm

in length. In hand specimen, the rocks are characterized by large feldspar phenocrysts, anhedral quartz and

patchy mafic minerals.


CHAPTER – 4

PLANNING BRIEF

4.1 PLANNING CONCEPT The proposed tourism development project will be established on the basis of Saints and required

infrastructural facilities related to them.

4.2 POPULATION PROJECTION

During construction period approximately 100 nos. of manpower will be required per day. Santnagari is

essentially a spiritual tourism project. During peak days it is expected to attract ~65,000 visitors while there

will be ~1,625 residents/staff/overnight visitors in the facility.

4.3 LAND USE PLANNING For the proposed project Green Belt area will be developed at boundaries and all around project site.

Detailed land use breakup mentioned in the below mentioned table:

Table-4.1 Details of Land Use Breakup

NO. PARTICULAR AREA (SQ. M.)

1 Plot / Land Area 11,40,900

2 Built-up Area 1,12,160

3 FSI Area 5,13,405

4 Ground Coverage area 1,71,135

5 Common plot area 2,28,180

6 Green belt area 3,76,497

4.4 ASSESSMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE DEMAND The proposed project site is in rural area which is more than 100 km from the Ahmedabad city. Ahmedabad

is one of the fastest growing cities in India with a population in 2010, nearly the double of that in 2001.

For the proposed developmental project, road, electricity, water, manpower, transportation vehicles,

construction equipment and machineries are primarily required.

For the proposed project following infrastructures are planned:

Cave construction, Stone carving, Inscription (Story telling), Divine element, Food court, toilets, rest room,

public lounge, first aid, Fire station, Road, parking, substations, UGR, OHR, Gardens, Water tanks, etc.


CHAPTER – 5

PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE

5.1 RESIDENTIAL AREA

The proposed tourism development project of “Santnagari” is having inclusive of residential facilities of

land area as below:

Table-5.1 Residential Building/Infrastructure

Description Nos. of


Total land area

(sq. mt)

Guest House(50 Rooms) (G+2) 1 2,000 2,000

Admin complex (G+1) 1 3,000 3,000

Total 5,000 5,000

Table-5.2 Details of Units Sr.

No. Type of units

Total land

area (sq.mt.)

1 Sant Areas 5,85,700

2 Residential Building/Infrastructure 5,000

3 Special Infrastructures 77,300

4 Common facilities 1,02,500

5.2 GREEN BELT

For the proposed project Green Belt area near the boundary and road side will been developed.

5.4 CONNECTIVITY The proposed project site is having connectivity with the road, railway and air.

5.5 DRINKING WATER SOURCE The main source of water will be supplied from Dharoi dam near to the project site.

5.6 SEWERAGE SYSTEM

Waste water generated from the proposed project will be treated in proposed STP and treated water will be

reused in gardening and flushing purpose.

5.7 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

The solid waste management is one of the key considerations in the area. Solid waste collection,

segregation and disposal system will be developed and followed. Composting facility will be developed.


CHAPTER – 6

REHABILITATION AND RESETTLEMENT (R & R) PLAN

The proposed project will be developed on barren land. No acquisition is being done for the proposed

project. There is no human population on the barren land, so there is no need of Rehabilitation &

Resettlement plan.


CHAPTER – 7

PROJECT SCHEDULE & COST ESTIMATES

7.1 PROJECT SCHEDULE

Implementation of Project within a pre-determined time frame is an important factor for the success of a

project. Timely implementation saves on various costs like interest, administrative overheads and helps to

realize the goals as per pre-determined objectives. Implementation of Project involves co-ordination of

different activities at various levels of the firm and amongst different outside agencies. The Project

Implementation details are as below:

TABLE-7 PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE

Year Mar-17

Aug 17

Aug 17

Feb 18

Feb-18

Aug 18

Aug 18

Feb19

Feb-19

Aug 19

Aug 19

Feb 20

Feb-20

Aug 20

Aug 20

Feb 21

Feb-21

Aug21

Aug 21

Feb 22 Phase

Phase

1

Phase

2

Phase

3

7.2 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST Cost of the construction project was approx Rs. 157.61 crores.

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