In this PPT, you'll find everything related to haridwar city. This contains history, Industries, businessess, culture and festivals of the city. This PPT also talks about the Haridwar master plan and development strategy with few recommendations to the city.

1. HARIDWAR
BY
ABUL HARIS
(20060242003)

2. About Haridwar:
Area 12.3 km2
Population (Census 2011) 2,28,832
Density 18,604/km
2
Literacy 83.80%
Sex ratio 876
Municipality- Nagar Nigam Haridwar

3. Religious Importance:
 According to Puranic legend, Haridwar, along
with Ujjain, Nashik and Prayagraj, is one of four sites
where drops of amrita, the elixir of immortality,
accidentally spilled over from a kumbha (pitcher) while
being carried by the celestial bird Garuda during
the samudra manthan.
 Haridwar is regarded as one of the seven holiest place.
 Haridwar also known as Hardwar, Kapilasthana,
Gangadwara and Mayapuri.
 Entry point to Chardham.

4. History:
East India Company
Emperor Jahangir (Mughal Empire)
Central Asian conqueror Timur Lang 1399
King Harshavardhan (Vardhana Dynasty)
Kushan Empire (1st–3rd centuries)
Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE)

5. Monuments:
 Har Ki Pauri- sacred Ghat was constructed by
King Vikramaditya (1st century BC) in memory of
his brother Bharthari.
 Chandi Devi Temple- dedicated to
Goddess Chandi, who sits atop the 'Neel Parvat' on
the eastern bank of the river Ganges.
 Mansa Devi Temple- temple of Goddess Mansa
Devi is situated at the top of the Bilva Parvat,
literally means 'Goddess fulfilling desires’.
 Maya Devi Temple- Haridwar was previously
known as Mayapuri which is because of the
Goddess Maya Devi.
 Kankhal- ancient temple of Daksha Mahadev.
Har ki Pauri
Chandi Devi Temple
Maya Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple
Kankhal

6. Industries in Haridwar:
Haridwar has two major Industries:
1. SIIDCUL - State Infrastructure and
Industrial Development Corporation of
Uttarakhand Ltd
2. BHEL (Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited) - has
two manufacturing plants:
A. Heavy Electricals Equipment Plant (HEEP)
B. Central Foundry Forge Plant (CFFP)
Apart from these there are so many agricultural
sectors like Stone Rolling Mills, Paper Mills, Sugar
Mills, Mentha Oil Units and Flour and Rice Mills
Industrial area
SIIDCUL
BHEL

7. Business
 There are a number of hotels and restaurants
throughout the city.
 Many low and medium budget shops have also sprung
up which provide the people with travel plans
and tourism packages
 Apart from tourism, there are a total of 550 companies.
 Mostly involved in logistics, electrical goods and
automobile company.
 A small list of some major companies is as follows:
• Indo Asian Switchgear Limited
• Hindustan Unilever Limited
• ITC
• Mahindra & Mahindra
• Hero Honda
Industrial Area, Haridwar

8. Culture and Festivals:
 Blend of tradition, history, and religion.
 Old havelis, temples and mansions carry the rich
Hindu architectural brilliance.
 One of the greatest center for classical music and art
forms.
 Inherent part of Haridwar culture is its Yoga ashrams.
 Apart from usual Hindu festivals kavad mela, somvati
Amavasya mela and Kumbh mela are celebrated with
great fervor and respect.
Kumbh Mela
Kavad Mela
Somvati
Amavasya

9. Haridwar Master Plan:

10. DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY:
The city development strategy includes:
 Acquire and develop land for creating industrial estates.
 Provide for uninterrupted power supply
 Install an earth station at Haridwar
 Promote public-private partnership in the development of infrastructure
 Provide a truck terminal, perhaps in joint venture with private sector, and
promote shopping complexes
 Upgrade connectivity, road, rail, other communication
 Create warehousing facilities
 Prepare and activate Disaster Management System to be in readiness at all
times
 Develop satellite townships and relocate Government Offices away from
hustle bustle of old religious overcrowded city areas
 Upgrade infrastructure for pilgrims and high end tourists

11. Recommendation to Haridwar
 Efficient, Safe and Eco friendly Transport
system- Roads and Transport sector for Haridwar
city is to provide the citizens and tourists with a
safe and comfortable transport system that is
sustainable and environment friendly and to
significantly improve the share and quality of public
transport service that would improve the quality of
life.
 According to a survey on Priority in order of
importance to quality of life in Haridwar. From
all the sampled households 74.5% has expressed
that their first priority is water supply.

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