Jodhpur News: The picture of the 112-year-old old market clock tower of Jodhpur, the second largest district of Rajasthan, is about to change. The DPR (Detailed Project Report) has been prepared for this. With the help of the central government, about Rs 20 crore will be spent on this project.
Due to which, from rooftop restaurant to heritage market will be prepared. Not only this, the 600 shops already present here will be redeveloped and their color will be made the same. A plan has been prepared by the Municipal Corporation North of Jodhpur city to develop it under the Swadeshi Darshan Yojana of the Central Government.
Jodhpur city MLA Atul Bhansali said that the ancient Ghantaghar market is famous on the world map for its structure and beauty. Tourists from the country and abroad come here to shop in the market. They come to see the clock tower built here. At present, there is encroachment here by carts and other means at many places. Along with this, the structure of the shops is also very haphazard. In such a situation, under this project, these shops will be improved first.
The shades outside all the shops in Ghantaghar will be removed and a similar design will be made. Along with this, names will be written on every shop. Footpaths will be made outside the shops so that the tourists coming here for shopping can walk easily on it. They will not face any problem.
Rooftop restaurants will be built on the roofs of shops
MLA Atul Bhansali said that through this project, umbrellas have been built around the clock tower. Right now the Purna market is built on this structure. In such a situation, a fine dine rooftop restaurant will be built above these shops. Tables will be set up here and a street food market will also be set up in the evening. Where you will get a taste of the main flavors of Jodhpur city. Light and sound show will also be arranged here in the evening. Tourists coming to Jodhpur do not stay for more than a day. Keeping in view the night stay and 2 to 3 day stay of tourists. The clock tower is being developed. Due to which the market of the clock tower will be bustling with the arrival of tourists.
50 artist carts will be installed to give the clock tower a heritage look
MLA Atul Bhansali said that this entire market of Ghantaghar will be given a heritage look and its map has also been prepared. To promote the local products of Jodhpur. 50 artist cards will also be installed here. Stalls of many projects including traditional handicraft items, bandhej, mojri will be set up here. This market will be open from 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm. Rooftop restaurant will be developed on the roof of half the shop and market on the other half. An exhibition center will also be developed here. Apart from this, an exhibition of vintage cars will also be held here. Lifts and escalators will also be installed to go to the roof. Apart from this, a charging station will also be built for electric vehicles.
People who come here are troubled at present
At present, shopkeepers have encroached the ancient market Ghantaghar of Jodhpur city as per their will. There is no place for pedestrians here. Apart from this, there is also a problem of parking. Keeping these problems in mind, this entire project is being prepared. Where there will be arrangements from market to vehicle parking.
Three separate DPRs prepared
Jodhpur Municipal Corporation North Mayor Kunti Devda said that work is going on on three DPRs under Swadeshi Darshan. The first DPR has been prepared for the development of Ghantaghar. The second DPR has been prepared for the inner city streets and the third DPR has been prepared for the city’s stepwells. Out of these, the DPR of Ghantaghar has been approved by the district level committee. Now it has been sent to the state government. After getting approval from there, this DPR will be sent to the central government.
The cost of installing the clock was Rs 3 lakh at that time
The ancient clock tower situated in the middle of the busiest market of Jodhpur city is the main attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Maharaj Sardar Singh started the construction of the clock tower in 1910. This construction was completed in 1912. This 100 feet high clock tower is three storeyed. There is a 6 feet clock on the third floor. Which rests on two big iron beams. The cost of installing this clock was three lakh rupees at that time.
One lakh rupees were given to the clock company just so that no other clock like this is made. The clock was made in 1911 by Mumbai based company Lund & Blockley. Such a clock is installed only on the clock tower of London. This clock does not run like a normal car, hence the key is wound once in power.
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