Discussion for Dehradun Smart City
Start Date: 18-02-2020
End Date: 31-03-2020
Dehradun has been shortlisted in the Smart Cities challenge by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. ...
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Dehradun has been shortlisted in the Smart Cities challenge by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. ...
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Susanta Kumar Pattnaik 5 years 6 months ago
Smart city should be-1. Wide roads 2. Scatter buildings 3. All important offices in one row say banks 4.constructed buildings should be at least five storied 6. Police cars not jeep 7 . Beautification of city like lights, parks, plantation, churches should be under Government of India Endowment Act 8.beautification of religious and tourism spots 9.complete digital 10. Helicopter taxis, shopping mall for small and big size business at important places, Women shopping mall, nonveg items malls,
Ajeet Singh Miyan 5 years 6 months ago
1. Broadening of road, like in Jaipur.In future degree of urbanization will certainly increase. This will reduce the traffic congestion
2.Railways to connect Dehradun, Rishikesh and Haridwar
3.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
In the seventh century this area was known as Sudhanagara and was described by the Chinese traveller Huen Tsang. Sudhanagara later came to be recognised as the name of Kalsi. Edicts of Ashoka have been found in the region along the banks of river Yamuna in Kalsi indicating the wealth and importance of the region in ancient India. In the neighbouring region of Haripur, ruins were discovered from the time of King Rasala which also reflect the region's prosperity.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Evidences such as ancient temples and idols have been found in the areas surrounding Dehradun which have been linked to the mythology of Ramayana and Mahabharata. These relics and ruins are believed to be around 2000 years old. Furthermore, the location, the local traditions and the literature reflect this region's links with the events of Mahabharata and Ramayana. Even after the battle of Mahabharata, the Pandavas had influence on this region as the rulers of Hastinapura with the descendants of
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
The history of the city of Uttarakhand, Dehradun (nicknamed "Doon Valley") is linked to the story of Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is believed that after the battle between Ravana and Lord Rama, Lord Rama and his brother Lakshmana visited this site. Dronacharya, also known as ‘Dronanagari’ on the name of legendary Royal guru to the Kauravas and Pandavas in the epic Mahabharata, is believed to have been born and resided in Dehradun
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
This is when the word Dehra was linked to Dun, and thus the city was named Dehradun. In Skanda Purana, Dun is mentioned as a part of the region called Kedarkhand, the abode of Shiva. In ancient India during the Mahabharata epic era, Dronacharya the great teacher of Kauravas and Pandavas, lived here hence the name, "Dronanagari" (lit. city of Drona).[11][12] Some historians believe that the word Dehra can be regarded as a term for camping.[
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Etymology
Dehradun is made up of two words: Dehra is derived from the word Dera, meaning camp or temporary settlement. Dun or Doon in Garhwali language refers to a valley that lies between the middle Himalayas and the "Shivaliks". Other prominent Doon valleys are Kotli Doon, Patli Doon and Pinjore Doon. When Guru Ram Rai, son of Guru Har Rai, came to this region with his followers, he established a camp here for them. Around this time, the modern city of Dehradun started to develop.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
It is well connected and in proximity to Himalayan tourist destinations such as Mussoorie, and Auli and the Hindu holy cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh along with the Himalayan pilgrimage circuit of Chota Char Dham. Dehradun is also known for its Basmati rice and bakery products.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Dehradun is located in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas nestled between the river Ganges on the east and the river Yamuna on the west. The city is famous for its picturesque landscape and slightly milder climate and provides a gateway to the surrounding region.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Dehradun (/ˌdɛərəˈduːn/), also spelled Dera Doon,[7][8] is the capital of Uttarakhand, a state in India. Located in the Garhwal region, it lies 236 kilometres (147 mi) north of India's capital New Delhi and 168 kilometres (104 mi) from Chandigarh. It is one of the "Counter Magnets" of the National Capital Region (NCR) being developed as an alternative centre of growth to help ease the migration and population explosion in the Delhi metropolitan area and to establish a smart city at Dehradun.[9]