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Fashion Value Chain
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Built in 90 Days with 400 Tons of Steel, Wootz Delivers a Cultural Marvel in Steel
Wootz Buildsys, a leader in innovative infrastructure solutions in steel, proudly announces the successful completion of a culturally significant stadium arena for the 25th Silver Jubilee edition of the Hornbill Festival, held in December 2024 in Kisama, the heritage village of Kohima, Nagaland. Commissioned by the state as a project of critical importance, the arena was conceptualized, designed, fabricated, and fully erected within a remarkably short span of just three months. The project was not only vital for enhancing the festivals experience but also symbolized Nagaland's rich cultural heritage presented to the world on a grander scale than ever before. Wootz Buildsys builds world-class Hornbill Festival arena in 90 days, led by Ar. Anurag Agarwal 'Delivering this project within such a tight timeline and in challenging terrain required meticulous planning and relentless execution,' said Ar. Anurag Agarwal, Founder of Wootz Buildsys. 'We are proud to have contributed to such a prestigious event that celebrates India's tribal legacy.' Project Highlights: Total Steel Used: 400,000 kg of structural steel Transportation: 20 trailers travelled over 2,200 km each through hilly and landslide-prone regions Execution Timeline: 90 days Site Conditions: Continuous rainfall and difficult terrain Despite intense logistical and geographical hurdles, the Wootz project team executed every phase-from design to site delivery-with precision. Work continued round-the-clock through adverse weather, showcasing the teams dedication, problem-solving mindset, and technical mastery. This achievement reflects Wootz Buildsys' commitment to creating not just structures, but legacies-delivering projects that blend engineering excellence with cultural significance. About Wootz Buildsys Founded by Anurag Agarwal, Wootz Buildsys aims to revolutionize the construction industry in India by promoting green building practices, cutting-edge construction technologies, and ethical work culture. The company is driven by a vision to lead with innovation, sustainability, and stakeholder trust while fostering a dynamic and people-first work environment.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Pune district tourism plan features paragliding, hot air balloon fest
Pune: A comprehensive tourism development plan for the Pune district — featuring international paragliding competitions in Mulshi, a grand cycling challenge across all tehsils, hot air balloon festivals in Baramati and Indapur, and water sports at Pawna dam — was presented in a review meeting chaired by deputy chief minister and Pune guardian minister Ajit Pawar at the Mantralaya, officials said on Tuesday. The plan presented on Monday also includes the promotion of the district's forts, ancient temples, scenic ghats, and cultural events such as music, theatre, storytelling, poetry readings, and folk-art festivals. Adventure activities like motorboating and zip-lining have been proposed to provide tourists with immersive and thrilling experiences. The initiatives are part of a sustainable tourism push that aims to unlock the untapped tourism potential of the Pune district. Ajit Pawar stressed the need to put Pune firmly on the country's tourism map by leveraging its heritage sites, temples, and folk traditions. He directed Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi to ensure that a comprehensive tourism development plan is prepared. During the meeting, Pawar pointed out that while 79% of foreign tourists in Maharashtra visit Mumbai, only 14% make their way to Pune. 'With consistent implementation of this plan, we aim to increase annual tourist footfall in Pune district to 40 lakh in the next three years and one crore in the next five. This will add ₹10,000–15,000 crore to the district's GDP and create over 50,000 direct jobs and 5 lakh indirect employment opportunities,' he said. Pawar added that events such as paragliding competitions, cycling challenges, balloon festivals, and cultural fairs will be held annually on fixed dates to ensure consistency and build brand identity. 'These initiatives will give Pune a new tourism identity,' he said. Officials developing Pune's tourism blueprint have studied successful models from other states, such as Gujarat's Rann Utsav, Arunachal Pradesh's Ziro Festival, Rajasthan's Jaipur Literature Festival, and Nagaland's Hornbill Festival. Ajit Pawar emphasised the need to collaborate with tourism experts, institutions, and private organisations to execute the plan effectively. Focus on Bhimashankar, Sinhagad fort The meeting also reviewed development plans for the Bhimashankar temple area and the historic Sinhagad Fort. Pawar instructed officials to undertake new projects that enhance the pilgrimage and heritage value of both sites while preserving their architectural and cultural essence.
Hans India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Nagaland govt notifies film policy to boost local cinema & tourism
Kohima: The Nagaland government has notified its film policy-2024 in a bid to develop the state into a vibrant hub for filmmaking and cinematic tourism, officials said here on Tuesday. A senior state government official said that the 'Nagaland Film Policy 2024' was notified earlier this month, aiming to develop the state into a vibrant hub for filmmaking and cinematic tourism. The comprehensive policy is designed to foster the growth of the film industry in the state, nurture local talent, create employment opportunities, and promote Nagaland's rich cultural heritage on national and international platforms, he said. According to the official, the policy aligns its definition of "films" under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, and emphasises cinema's role as a powerful medium for socio-political commentary and cultural revival. The 'Nagaland Film Policy 2024' seeks to create a conducive ecosystem for filmmakers, develop filmmaking as an entrepreneurial profession, publicise the state's cultural and historical heritage, promote cinematic tourism, and establish training and skill development initiatives, he pointed out. The policy also aims to cultivate a film-friendly attitude through ease-of-business measures such as single-window clearances. Additionally, to strengthen the industry's infrastructure, the state would encourage the establishment of film and TV studios, post-production facilities, and miniplexes, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, the official informed. He said that efforts would also be made to set up film and television institutes, animation labs, and other media hubs. He added that the policy also focuses on promoting Nagaland as a prime shooting destination, organising film festivals, and ensuring robust security for film productions. Measures for archiving local films and combating video piracy have also been outlined. The policy aims at positioning Nagaland on the national and international cinematic map, showcasing its rich heritage and scenic beauty to the world, the official added. Conceptualised in the year 2000, the 'Hornbill Festival' is a ten-day annual cultural event held in Nagaland from December 1 to 10, and it showcases the rich cultural heritage of Nagaland's 16 tribes through various performances, dances, music, crafts, and cuisine. Last year, the colourful 'Hornbill Festival' attracted a diverse crowd, with 2,527 foreign tourists, 56,217 domestic visitors, and 1,47,224 local attendees.
