Lecture 13: Special Purpose Plan (HRIDAY)
TLDRThe lecture introduces the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme launched by the Indian government in 2015 to holistically develop 12 heritage cities. It aimed to improve infrastructure, tourism, economy and heritage conservation through special City Heritage Plans. The lecture analyzes the need, objectives, implementation procedures and expected outcomes of the scheme. It also examines the City Heritage Plan made for Amritsar under this scheme to revitalize the city while preserving its cultural essence. The plan strategically addressed traffic congestion, provision of infrastructure, and improving residents' quality of life.
Takeaways
- 😀 The lecture covers an introduction to the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- 🏛️ The scheme aimed to bring together urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation in 12 identified cities
- 🎯 Key objectives were to preserve heritage assets, improve infrastructure & services, boost tourism & livelihoods
- 📜 The scheme involved preparation of detailed City Heritage Plans (CHPs) for each city as a special purpose plan
- 🚧 CHPs laid out infrastructure projects, implementation plans, promotion strategies, etc. to meet the scheme's goals
- 🏙️ Amritsar's CHP strategically addressed expansion & mobility to destress the city center and heritage core
- 🤝 Extensive stakeholder consultations were done during CHP preparation to meet local needs and aspirations
- 🔍 Existing initiatives were reviewed for integration with HRIDAY planning and to address gaps
- 📈 Outcomes focused on revitalized heritage, improved services & facilities, increased tourism & economic activity
- 📊 Detailed monitoring frameworks tracked progress of projects to ensure effective on-ground implementation
Q & A
What was the purpose of the HRIDAY scheme launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs?
-The HRIDAY scheme aimed to bring together urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation to preserve the heritage character of 12 identified cities by supporting the development of heritage-linked civic infrastructure.
What were some of the issues identified by the Ministry in past heritage conservation efforts?
-The Ministry identified issues like conservation being done in isolation without integrating needs of local communities, lack of linkage with urban planning and service delivery, poor infrastructure in heritage areas, and neglect of heritage sites with inadequate basic services.
How did the HRIDAY scheme address the gaps identified in past efforts?
-The scheme integrated heritage conservation with urban planning through City HRIDAY Plans, focused on improving infrastructure & services in heritage areas, empowered local stakeholders, and aimed to boost tourism & livelihoods related to heritage.
What was the total financial outlay provided under HRIDAY scheme?
-The total financial outlay for the 12 cities covered under the scheme was over Rs. 453 crores.
What kind of projects were funded under the scheme?
-The scheme funded core heritage-linked civic infrastructure projects related to water supply, sanitation, drainage, waste management, roads, footpaths, street lighting, electricity, landscaping etc.
What procedure was followed for project preparation and implementation?
-Heritage management plans and DPRs were developed through agencies empaneled by the Ministry. Projects were selected based on linkages with heritage development and socio-economic impact.
How did the Amritsar City Heritage Plan align with the HRIDAY scheme objectives?
-The Amritsar CHP strategically addressed expansion pressures on the walled city through heritage zones, mobility plans, and infrastructure improvements - aligning with HRIDAY objectives like preservation, boosting tourism & livelihoods.
What types of infrastructure projects were proposed in the Amritsar CHP?
-5 types of projects: physical, utility, social, institutional infrastructure to support heritage, and economic projects to drive growth.
How did HRIDAY scheme make provision for monitoring progress of projects?
-Third party monitoring mechanisms tracked progress. NPMC developed monitoring frameworks & tools. Monitoring expenditure met from capacity building funds.
What were the expected outcomes of the HRIDAY scheme?
-Outcomes included improved infrastructure & sanitation, heritage preservation, community participation in tourism, integrated heritage systems, boosted tourism influx & duration.
Outlines
😃 Introducing the Scheme and Its Coverage
The first paragraph introduces the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. It outlines the coverage of the lecture including an introduction to the scheme, its need and overview, strategies, objectives, project procedures and implementation, and a case study from Amritsar.
🧐 Reviewing Why Heritage Cities Needed the Scheme
The second paragraph discusses why heritage cities needed the HRIDAY scheme as per the Ministry's review. Issues like isolation of past conservation efforts, lack of integration with local needs and planning, poor infrastructure and services, and neglect of heritage areas are highlighted.
🎯 Objectives of the Scheme
The third paragraph outlines key objectives of the HRIDAY scheme like heritage conservation, infrastructure improvement, economic growth, capacity building, accessibility, rehabilitation of heritage buildings, public-private partnerships, skill development, safety and security, etc.
📝 Procedure for Project Preparation and Implementation
The fourth paragraph discusses the procedure followed for project preparation and implementation under HRIDAY scheme. This includes development of Heritage Management Plans and DPRs, project appraisal and approvals, technical and financial feasibility assessments, expected outcomes, etc.
🏛️ Amritsar City Heritage Plan Case Study
The fifth paragraph introduces the Amritsar City Heritage Plan case study to demonstrate alignment with HRIDAY scheme's objectives. It discusses preparation of the 5-volume plan, identification of heritage zones and areas for interventions to de-stress the city center.
👨👩👧👦 Stakeholder Consultations Undertaken
The sixth paragraph highlights how stakeholder consultations were undertaken in the Amritsar City Heritage Plan for integration with the planning process. Review of existing master plans, acts, policies, ongoing projects etc. allowed interlinking interventions.
🛣️ Infrastructure and Mobility Interventions Planned
The seventh paragraph focuses on the infrastructure and mobility interventions planned in the Amritsar City Heritage Plan. This includes traffic management, creation of vehicular-restricted areas, one-way loops, road segregation etc. around the Golden Temple area.
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Keywords
💡Heritage cities
💡Revitalization
💡City heritage plan (CHP)
💡Inclusive planning
💡Basic services
💡Tourism economy
💡Public-private partnerships
💡Spatial planning
💡Adaptive reuse
💡Monitoring
Highlights
The lecture covers an introduction to the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY) scheme
The scheme aimed to bring together urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation in an inclusive manner
The scheme provided funding to undertake interventions and facilitate preparation of special purpose plans and project reports
Objectives included preserving heritage, developing infrastructure and services, building local capacity, and linking tourism with cultural facilities
An institutional framework was set up for scheme execution, including project appraisal, approval and monitoring mechanisms
12 cities with diverse religious, cultural and architectural heritage were selected under the scheme
The scheme linked conservation efforts with urban planning processes which had been lacking previously
Outcomes targeted improved infrastructure, sanitation, conservation, community participation and tourism economy
The Amritsar case study shows preparation of a detailed 5-volume City Heritage Plan under the scheme
The Amritsar plan proposed heritage zones, roads and infrastructure improvements to protect the old city center
The plan adopted a philosophy centered on local values and proposed revevelopment of nodes and buffer areas
Reviews of heritage assets, existing initiatives and stakeholders consultations fed into the Amritsar plan proposals
Infrastructure projects were prioritized and implementation, funding, promotion and maintenance strategies created
Traffic improvements like vehicular restricted areas and one-way loops were proposed for the Amritsar old city
Ministry monitoring mechanisms were set up to track scheme progress through third party assessments
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