01-11-2014, 04:04 PM
Abstracts: Gujarat Technological University has been allotted an important and prestigious project of Vishwakarma Yojana by the Government of Gujarat for the year 2012-13.Vishwakarma Yojana would provide “Design to Delivery” solution for development of villages in ‘Rurban’ areas. The developmental work in villages that could under taken as per the need of the village in particular includes Physical infrastructure facilities (Water, Drainage, Road, Electricity, Solid waste Management, Storm Water Network, Telecommunication & Other), Social infrastructure facilities (Education, Health, Community Hall, Library, Recreation Facilities & other) and renewable energy (Rain water harvesting, Biogas plant, Solar Street lights & Other) for Sustainable development. It is proposed to frame “Vishwakarma Yojana” to provide the benefit of real world experience to engineering students and simultaneously apply their technical knowledge in the development of infrastructure in Villages. The Engineering colleges would study the identified villages and make the recommendations on the application of technology to achieve integrated and comprehensive development, through project prepration and management. “Developing village with a ‘rural soul’ but with all urban amenities that a city may have” Aim of the project is to provide urban amenities in rural areas while maintaining the rural soul.This will help in developing villages in sustainable manner, reduce migration from villages and prevent the cities from the urban pressure.