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The nation today witnessed the eagerly anticipated Praan Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram. It fills us with pride to see Ayodhya preparing to host millions of pilgrims from across the nation and the globe in the forthcoming days and years ahead. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sir and Hon’ble Chief Minister Sir, we've been dedicated to enhancing the city's infrastructure and amenities, ensuring that it caters to the needs of its visitors: * Urban Transformation: Ayodhya has witnessed a massive transformation with the sanctioning of eight townships and 15 private hotels, attracting investments of Rs 4,500 crore. These projects aim to provide world-class amenities to residents and visitors. * Enhanced Transportation: We've introduced over 50 E-buses and 25 E-autos, with plans for 150 air-conditioned E-buses by 20th January. Safety is a priority, with CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and electric vehicle tracking for optimal security. * Eco-Friendly Mobility: Our city is taking a green approach to transportation, with vehicles that are free of sound and air pollution, ensuring a sustainable future. * Religious Tourism: Ayodhya is on a mission to become a premier religious tourism destination. We've installed prefabricated bio toilets along the Saryu Ghats, providing free access, multilingual signage, and user support. * Traffic Management: The Intelligent Traffic Management System is making commuting efficient and reducing emissions. It's operational at 20 locations, with plans for expansion. These developments, along with the recent temple inauguration, have set the stage for Ayodhya to welcome visitors from across the world. The city's divine and grand heritage blends seamlessly with modern amenities, offering a unique experience. Ayodhya awaits you with open arms. Come and explore the city's rich culture, spirituality, and the warmth of its people. #AyodhyaDevelopment #ReligiousTourism #CleanIndia #SustainableFuture #VisitAyodhya Ayodhya Development Authority C40 Cities The World Bank UN SDG Action Campaign NITI Aayog Narendra Modi United Nations United Nations ESCAP

⏰ The deadline for the #TMFSustainableCities Varanasi Challenge: Innovating crowd flow has been extended to the 10th October 2024 at 13:00 UTC! If you are an innovator and want up to $3 million to develop your data-driven solution that would make crowded areas of Varanasi's old city of Kashi safer & easier to access - enter the Challenge here: https://lnkd.in/ebxKBzbT Challenge Works World Resources Institute #TMFSustainableCities Challenge

🌟 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿. 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 🌟 As Indian cities face the growing challenge of air pollution, bold and innovative solutions are the need of the hour. In January 2023, this is what our team, in collaboration with ICCT India set out to do—understand and test Low Emission Zones (LEZs) in Indian cities. With over 22 months of tireless efforts, endless strategy sessions, several stakeholder discussions, and on ground data collections - 𝘄𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺. Of course, the journey has not been short of its challenges! LEZs were uncharted territory when we began—new for city officials, partners, and even our own team. So, while it has been a thrilling process of conducting in-depth research and figuring out the solutions, we were also constantly learning and adapting our strategies to achieve the goals in these three cities. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆—𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.  Swipe right to trace our path, one milestone at a time🚶♂️➡️ and stay tuned for the launch of our LEZ Basics—your go-to guide for everything LEZ in India! The publication is a crisp and engaging, compilation of our learnings and insights from the ground, you should not miss. Launch details soon!  ITDP Team: Aangi Shah, Aswathy Dilip, Donita Jose, Kashmira Dubash, Parin Visariya, Pranjal Kulkarni, Rutuja Nivate, Siddhartha Godbole, Varsha Jeyapandi Former Colleagues: Keshav Suryanarayanan ICCT Team: Amit Bhatt, Moorthy Nair, Vaibhav Kush #LEZIndia #Sustainablemobility #Airpollution #Urbandevelopment #Lowemissionzones 

Many people don't know about 𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Perspectives of Ayodhya. Let's summarise the 𝐄𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Perspectives of Ayodhya: Ayodhya is an ancient city that has witnessed history being written with the inauguration of the Ram Mandir, a temple dedicated to Lord Ram, one of the most revered Hindu deities. The temple fulfills a decades-long dream of Hindu nationalists and marks a controversial moment in India's religious and political landscape. Ayodhya is also undergoing a massive transformation, with a vision to become a glitzy temple town that showcases its rich cultural heritage and offers a holistic experience to its visitors. The Eight Perspectives of Ayodhya are: 𝟏. 𝐀𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚: To enhance the beauty and charm of the city, with ornate temples, colorful streets, and artistic decorations. 𝟐. 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚: To ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the city, with proper waste management, sanitation, and green initiatives. 𝟑. 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚: To improve the efficiency and convenience of the city, with smart infrastructure, e-governance, and digital services. 𝟒. 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚: To make the city accessible and inclusive for all, with improved connectivity, mobility, and accessibility. 𝟓. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚: To provide a memorable and immersive experience to the visitors, with cultural events, festivals, and interactive activities. 𝟔. 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐀𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚: To embrace the modernity and innovation of the city, with state-of-the-art facilities, technology, and education. 𝟕. 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚: To preserve and promote the cultural identity and diversity of the city, with museums, galleries, and heritage sites. 𝟖. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐀𝐲𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐲𝐚: To foster the health and well-being of the city, with medical facilities, wellness centers, and recreational spaces.

"Celebrating the Spirit of Dasara: A Festival of Triumph and New Beginnings" As the vibrant festival of Dasara approaches, it brings with it a sense of joy, renewal, and unity that resonates deeply across India. This ten-day festival, also known as Vijayadashami, marks the victory of good over evil, symbolized by Lord Rama's triumph over Ravana and Goddess Durga's defeat of the buffalo demon Mahishasura. It’s a reminder that perseverance, righteousness, and strength always prevail, no matter the challenges we face. In many ways, the spirit of Dasara mirrors the journey of personal and professional growth. Just as the festival emphasizes overcoming obstacles, we too encounter challenges that test our resolve. Whether it's meeting a critical project deadline, navigating through a crisis, or striving for balance in a fast-paced work environment, Dasara reminds us to stay strong, remain focused, and emerge victorious. This festival also highlights the importance of renewal—of ideas, practices, and perspectives. It's a time to reflect on the year gone by, celebrate achievements, and set new aspirations for the future, much like a business assesses its progress and realigns its goals for the next quarter or fiscal year. As we celebrate this auspicious occasion, let’s carry forward the values of courage, teamwork, and resilience, fostering a culture that promotes innovation, collaboration, and growth. Wishing everyone a joyful and prosperous Dasara! #Dasara2024 #Vijayadashami #FestivalOfVictory #CourageAndResilience #CulturalFestivals #GrowthAndInnovation #Jagadeesh_G #jagadishkrishna

Ayodhya's Digital Renaissance: Building the First Vedic Smart City In a historic move, the Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has entered into a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Arahas Technology Limited to propel Ayodhya into becoming the first Vedic City, leveraging the Sustainable Index Platform. This visionary initiative is set to transform Ayodhya into a digital hub, anticipating an increased influx of visitors following the inauguration of the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. The ADA's collaboration with Arahas Technology Limited propels Ayodhya into the realm of sustainable development, marking a paradigm shift for the city that holds deep cultural significance. Ayodhya's journey towards becoming the first Vedic Smart City is not just a testament to technological progress but also a harmonious blend of spirituality and digital innovation. #ayodhyarammandir #sustainabledevelopment #Vedic #artificialintelligence #smartcity

Ganapati Celebration Across India: A Journey with Bappa Did you know Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated differently across India? Join us on a journey with Bappa as we explore unique traditions in each state! 🌟 Maharashtra: The heart of Ganesh Chaturthi, where massive pandals, vibrant processions, and the famous Lalbaugcha Raja draw millions of devotees. 🌟 Karnataka: Here, the festival is marked by eco-friendly Ganesha idols and cultural performances, reflecting the state's rich heritage. 🌟 Tamil Nadu: Known for its traditional rituals, Tamil Nadu celebrates with beautifully decorated idols and special sweets like modak and kozhukattai. 🌟 Goa: Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa is a family affair, with homes adorned with intricate decorations and traditional Goan sweets like nevri and patoleo. 🌟 West Bengal: While Durga Puja is the main festival, Ganesh Chaturthi is gaining popularity with colorful idols and community celebrations. 🌟 Andhra Pradesh: The festival here is known for its grand processions and the immersion of idols in rivers and lakes, symbolizing the cycle of creation and dissolution. From vibrant cultural performances to delicious offerings, this festival brings out the beauty of India's diversity. But there's more to Ganesh Chaturthi than just celebrations. This festival is a shining example of 'unity in diversity'. During the freedom struggle, Lokmanya Tilak transformed Ganesh Chaturthi from a private celebration into a grand public event. By placing Ganesha idols in public spaces, he aimed to bring people together, transcending caste, creed, and community barriers. This strategy fostered a sense of unity and collective identity among Indians, crucial for the freedom movement. Today, this tradition continues. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as a community festival where people from all walks of life come together to worship, celebrate, and share joy. The streets come alive with music, dance, and the spirit of togetherness. It's a time when differences are set aside, and the focus is on collective celebration and harmony. What fascinated you the most? Tell us in the comments and share this post! #india #culture #motivation #happiness #management #success

It is estimated that the extensive development in Ayodhya will soon begin to attract millions of tourists a year. Under the visionary leadership of Hon'ble Chief Minister Sir, we are striving to ensure that the city has adequate and sustainable infrastructure : * Raja Dasharath Samadhi Sthal is being transformed to enhance the spiritual experience for tourists. The road will be widened 24 metres to reach the Raja Dashrath Samadhi Sthal. It will be connected to Navya Ayodhya, creating an integrated network for backpackers and other tourists. * Battery-operated carts will be made available for devotees visiting Ayodhya to offer prayers at the Ram temple and the Hanuman Garhi temple. Over 650 e-carts will be deployed till March in the first phase and will be available at parking lots around the city. Ayodhya, with its deeply rooted cultural significance, is exemplifying how acknowledging and preserving heritage can be a source of strength rather than a hindrance. As the city embraces modernity, it does so with a conscious effort to retain the soul of its past. #AyodhyaDevelopment #ReligiousTourism #CleanIndia #SustainableFuture #VisitAyodhya Ayodhya Development Authority C40 Cities The World Bank UN SDG Action Campaign World Benchmarking Alliance NITI Aayog United Nations ESCAP

One Festival but diverse names and ways to celebrate. Makar Sankranti in Maharashtra, MP & Odisha Uttarayana in Gujarat and Rajasthan Shishur Sankraat in Jammu & Kashmir Lohri in Punjab Maghi in Himachal Pradesh & Haryana Sakraat in Bihar & Jharkhand Kicheri/Khichdi in Uttar Pradesh Magh Bihu in Assam & North-east Poush Sankranti in Bengal Pongal in Tamil Nadu Pedda Panduya in Andhra Pradesh Makar Sankramana in Karnataka Makar Vilakku in Kerala India has an extravagant diversity which continues to amaze me every day. What makes it more fascinating is the scientific reason or origins of the festival. This diversity also drives business in each state in different ways. Truthfully, even I did not know all the names until I researched. If I have gone wrong in any name or attribution to any state then I apologize. I am sure people within each state may celebrate the same festival in different names & ways based on their origins. Picture courtesy - Internet, google search. Same image used in various sites hence cannot give single source link. Edits: Grammar errors.