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THEME: URBAN DESIGN, REGIONAL PLANNING, INNER-CITY REVITALISATION AND CONSERVATION

b. GOVT. MAHARAJA LIBRARY: -

Maharaja Library is situated in Chaura Rasta Jaipur, which is one of the busiest markets of Jaipur. This is developed as a place
of daily newspaper, literally material and historical gazettes. Since federal times, rulers of Amber and Jaipur are found of
regarding and writing books. In order to satisfy their need, they created a separate department which was popularly known
as Pothi Khana in which government officials, courtiers and Kamdars used to take books for study and for official use.Lalit
Kishore Ji temple was built in 1852 at corner of Chaura Rasta. In front of this temple, 10 big halls in an area of 6455 Sq. Ft.
were built which were converted into public library in year 1886 by the then rulers of Jaipur Shri Ram Singh. The library has
now been digitalized by Jaipur Smart City Ltd. JSCL had conserve all the rare books/manuscripts that are also available online
which can be excessed by anybody. Revitalisation of Maharaja Library of Arts showing below with the help of Photographs.

Before After

Image: Maharaja Library- Comprehensive approach to restoring and enhancing the educational environment while preserving its
historical and architectural significance
MAIN FOCUS OF THE BEST PRACTICE

a. Preserving old Historical Heritage Temple, School and other Buildings.
b. Improvement of Tourism/ Promotes Cultural and Tourism.

c. Increasing Foot falling and retaining our identity Heritage or Increase in Property
The work of renovation & beautification of buildings, schools and temples of Jaipur city has been completed by Jaipur Smart City
limited in 2023 and has been transferred to the concerning institutions. Presently the said buildings, schools and temples are being
used by the local public.
KEY DATES

S. No Projects Significance/Achievement
(Completion Dates)
Government department buildings
1 Rajasthan School of Arts, Kishanpole bazar 01.10.2018
2 Maharaja Library at Choura Rasta , Jaipur. 14.09.2022
Schools
1 Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Moti Katla, Subhash Chowk, Jaipur 30.11.2022
2 Govt. Adarsh Girls Senior Secondary School, Gangauri Bazar Jaipur 31.12.2022
3 Govt. Sr. Secondary School, Manak Chowk Jaipur 31.12.2022
4 Govt. Girls Sr. Secondary Kamla Nehru School, Johri Bazar, Jaipur 31.12.2022
5 Rajkiya Secondary School, Modikhana Jaipur 31.12.2022
6 Maharaja Balika Senior Secondary School, Kishanpole Jaipur 31.12.2022
7 Govt. Girls Higher Secondary School, Chaura Rasta Jaipur 31.12.2022
8 Govt. Girls Sr. Secondary School, Telipara, Jaipur 31.12.2022
Temples
1 Gopi Nath Ji Mandir, Purani Basti ,Jaipur 31.08.2022

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