Students of Architecture at K.I.T.S., Ramtek, Dist. Nagpur Enthusiastically Participated in the Water Body Conservation Project of The Mission Amrit Sarovar Under Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan.
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Mumbai: The Department of Architecture, Kavikulguru Institute of Technology and Science, (KITS) Ramtek, district Nagpur has been selected for the Water body Conservation project under the ‘Mission Amrit Sarovar-Jal Dharohar Sanrakshan’ scheme of the Central Government. Proposed by All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi (AICTE) and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
A group of Fifteen students under an Institute Nodal Officer Ar. Anjali Vivek Narad worked on the rejuvenation project of the water catchment area and archaeological site named “Hauz Katora ”, Achalpur which was built during the Imadshahi dynasty in the thirteenth century to enjoy leisure activity. The site is located in the Achalpur tehsil of Amravati district in Maharashtra.
The name ‘Hauz Katora’ is derived from the word ‘Hauz’ which means ‘water’ and ‘Katora’ which means ‘bowl’. The water body site has been barren for the past 85 years causing the structure to weaken considerably. The very ornate and beautiful carvings on the structure are to this day, a sight to behold even though it is decrepit due to neglect. The sturdy limestones and ageless sun-baked bricks add to the old-world charm of the structure and draws one’s eye to its splendour.
The Institute Nodal Officer, Anjali Vivek Narad along with students conducted a site visit wherein the detailed documentation and surveying of the site has been done. The students from third year include Jidnyasa Agashe, Harsh Sahare, Charit Bisen, Arpit Kshirsagar, Divya Ghatole, Rohit Patle, Snehal Kale and Karishma Mungona.
Students from the fourth year are Aniket Gunvanta Dhote, Naman Khosla and Krutika Bhujade. Whereas the fifth-year students are Aashlesha Lanjewar, Aditi Ukey, Aadesh Bhayyaji Uge and Anna John being the student representative.
They have been working on this project since July 5, in which, the present condition of this old archaeological site, was surveyed and documented. Through the literature review, the historical, social importance of the site was studied and its utility, rejuvenation and conservation plan were prepared taking into account the underwater body rejuvenation, building conservation and tourism development.
This entire documentation was on display at the ASI office, Nagpur and other various local government offices in Nagpur and Achalpur between August 12 to August 15. The team was guided by the head of the department Ar. Kalpana R. Thakare and supported by the Principal Dr. Avinash N. Shrikhande. As a result, the students gave the final shape to this project with full dedication.
