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Time of India
18-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Bhilai signs 2 MoUs with govt to boost heritage research & sustainable tourism
Raipur: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Chhattisgarh govt to incubate socially relevant research for the holistic development of the state. The MoUs were signed with the directorate of archaeology, archives and museums, govt of Chhattisgarh, and the Chhattisgarh tourism board. The ceremony took place in the auditorium of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum at Raipur, on the first day of a three-day national seminar titled The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities, organised by the govt. The MoU with the directorate of archaeology envisions documentation of protected and unprotected historical sites and monuments in Chhattisgarh. It also includes building a knowledge repository in the form of a library and XR museum highlighting Chhattisgarh's history and heritage at IIT Bhilai , and establishing a faculty chair in heritage studies at IIT Bhilai to attract top global talent. The MoU with the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board envisages incubation of research on augmenting Chhattisgarh's tourism potential in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes the development of destination management plans for tourist destinations in Chhattisgarh and performing impact assessments to understand the potential effects of tourism on the local communities, ecosystems, and cultural heritage sites in the states. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch Bitcoin và Ethereum - Không cần ví! IC Markets BẮT ĐẦU NGAY Undo The MoUs were signed by Vivek Acharya, IFS, Director of the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives, and Museums, and managing director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, and Prof Santosh Biswas, dean, R&D, IIT Bhilai, in the presence of Prof Rajiv Prakash, director, IIT Bhilai. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Prakash said that IIT Bhilai is proud to strengthen its ties with the Chhattisgarh govt towards realising the shared aim of Viksit Bharat 2047. He informed that an interdisciplinary research centre, the Centre for Culture, Language, and Traditions, has been established at IIT Bhilai to catalyse research in cultural heritage, janjatiya knowledge, and indigenous livelihood. The Centre is working to take forward the institutes mandate of action-oriented research for the benefit of the people of Chhattisgarh. Acharya affirmed that the Chhattisgarh government is happy to have IIT Bhilai as a committed stakeholder in the development of Chhattisgarh, noting the synergies between history, culture, and technology.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT Bhilai partners with Chhattisgarh govt to enhance cultural heritage & tourism research
Vivek Acharya(R), Director of the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives, and Museums, and Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, and Prof Rajiv Prakash, Director, IIT Bhilai RAIPUR: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai has signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with the Chhattisgarh government to incubate socially relevant research for the holistic development of the state. The MoUs were signed with the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums, Government of Chhattisgarh, and the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board. The signing ceremony took place in the auditorium of the Mahant Ghasidas Memorial Museum in Raipur, on the first day of a three-day national seminar titled The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities, organised by the Government of Chhattisgarh. The MoU with the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums outlines the documentation of protected and unprotected historical sites and monuments in Chhattisgarh. It also includes the creation of a knowledge repository in the form of a library and an XR museum highlighting Chhattisgarh's history and heritage at IIT Bhilai . Additionally, it proposes the establishment of a faculty chair in heritage studies at IIT Bhilai to attract top global talent. The MoU with the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board aims to support research on enhancing Chhattisgarh's tourism potential in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This includes the development of destination management plans for tourist sites in Chhattisgarh and conducting impact assessments to understand the effects of tourism on local communities, ecosystems, and cultural heritage . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo The MoUs were signed by Vivek Acharya, IFS, Director of the Directorate of Archaeology, Archives and Museums and Managing Director of the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, and Prof Santosh Biswas, Dean of R&D at IIT Bhilai, in the presence of Prof Rajiv Prakash, Director of IIT Bhilai. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Prakash said that IIT Bhilai is proud to strengthen its ties with the Chhattisgarh government in pursuit of the shared vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He shared that an interdisciplinary research centre – the Centre for Culture, Language and Traditions – has been set up at IIT Bhilai to promote research in cultural heritage, tribal knowledge, and indigenous livelihoods. The Centre aims to advance the institute's mandate of action-oriented research for the benefit of the people of Chhattisgarh. Acharya affirmed that the Chhattisgarh government is pleased to have IIT Bhilai as a committed stakeholder in the state's development, highlighting the synergies between history, culture and technology. He noted that Chhattisgarh is home to many unique tribes with distinct artistic practices, traditions and heritage, offering significant opportunities for a premier institute like IIT Bhilai to carry out pioneering research for the state's progress.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Construction work at Madku island to be done by monsoon, HC told
Raipur: The Chhattisgarh High Court is actively monitoring the development initiatives at Madku Dweep, a place of significant local importance. During a recent hearing, conducted via video conferencing for the suo moto Public Interest Litigation, the court reviewed the progress made based on affidavits submitted by key district officials of collector of Mungeli, in his affidavit dated March 24, 2025, informed the court about the administrative sanction of Rs 45.44 lakh for crucial infrastructure upgrades at Madku Dweep. These developmental works include the construction of stairs (locally known as 'Pachri') at Navghat, near the riverbank, which will improve accessibility to the the sanctioned projects encompass the construction of a retaining wall and necessary patching work to ensure the stability and longevity of existing structures. To enhance connectivity for tourists and locals alike, a concrete (CC) road is also under construction, linking the main tourist area to the forest information collector assured the court that the rural engineering services, Pathariya, the agency responsible for these projects, commenced work and is committed to completing it before the onset of the rainy season. Photographic evidence of the ongoing construction was also presented to the court. Emphasising the district administration's dedication, the collector said their efforts are directed towards developing Shri Hariher Kshetra Madku Dweep as a vital tourist underscoring the improvements, the divisional forest officer (DFO), Mungeli, in his affidavit dated March 25, 2025, addressed the crucial aspect of sanitation facilities at the Madku Dweep mela site. He informed the court that three sets of toilets, constructed in 2018 with funding from the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, were formally handed over to the Gram Panchayat Madku on March 19, 2025. This handover, facilitated by the forest range officer Pathariya, aims to ensure the proper maintenance and upkeep of these essential amenities for DFO's report also detailed the involvement of a local women's self-help group, Jay Satnam Mahila Self-help Group, which expressed interest in managing the toilets, indicating a community-led approach to maintaining the perusal of these affidavits, the High Court bench, comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Arvind Kumar Verma, acknowledged the visible progress and noted that the situation at Madku Dweep appeared considerably better than before. Recognising the ongoing need for oversight, the court has scheduled the next hearing for July 1. Both the collector and the DFO of Mungeli have been directed to submit updated affidavits before this date, detailing the further advancements in the maintenance of Madku Dweep.
