1.1. On-going initiatives in the state and ULB

Ajmer Nagar Nigam and other Government agencies are already executing several schemes as discussed

below:

1.1.1. Smart Raj Project

It is a state wide initiative by the government of Rajasthan to improve the service delivery mechanism,

enhance transparency in governance and provide better information management for all the ULBs in

Rajasthan. Under the project, state level dedicated call centres are established at Jaipur for effective

public redressal. This project will facilitate all major services like tax collections, building permissions,

licenses, birth & death registrations, payments, auctions, vehicle tracking etc. GIS based property level

mapping of all towns is also being done under this project. This project is expected to be completed by

March 2018, the total contract period is for 5 years which will include 3 years for implementation and 2

years for O&M. The total of 187 ULBs shall be commissioned in the following three phases; phase I of 18

months- development of software and commissioning of 7 ULBs of category A and 25 of category B,

Phase II of 9 months- commissioning of 43 ULBs of category C and Phase III of 9 months- commissioning

of 112 ULBs of category D.

The project will provide a single integrated view of all ULBs in the state, single window services to

citizens, creation of web portals for access to ULBs information and services, training the government

staff to run operations and manage assets independently, operation & maintenance of application and

handholding for a period of 2 years with a provision for further extension, transparency and

accountability in ULB functioning, quick redressal of grievances.

Exhibit Error! No text of specified style in document.-1: Services to be provided under Smart Raj Project

Services to be provided on line to citizens Services available to ULB

Birth, death and marriage registration system

Building permission

Online cash collection module

Billing, accounting of rental properties

Trade license management

Demand generation modules

RTI act module

Lok seva guarantee application management

No objection certificate management

Stores, inventory and workshop management system

Accrual based double entry municipal accounting system

Legal cases module

Establishment, payroll, personnel management

Asset management system urban assessment/ lease, billing and collection

House tax assessment, billing & collection

E-Auction of hoardings, lands etc

Solid waste data management system with GPS enabled vehicle tracking system

File tracking system in category A ULBs

Payment gateway module

Web portal

1.1.2. Swachh Bharat Mission

Swachh Bharat Mission is a nation wide initiative launched for promoting sanitation. The objective of the

mission is to make the cities open defecation free and prepare integrated solid waste management

plans in all cities by 2019. Ajmer Municipal Corporation has launched door to door collection of waste

with the help of safai karamcharis in different wards. Though the collection of waste is done smoothly in

most parts of the city, there is no treatment/ waste processing facility in the city. Recently AMC has

floated tenders (for the financial year 2016-17) inviting bids for design, construction, operation and

maintenance of processing and engineered sanitary landfill site for Ajmer as per the guidelines of

Swatch Bharat Mission, GoI for implementation of Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling)

Rules 2000. The bids for this purpose have been received and opened on 5th May 2016.

Community toilets 50 in number have been constructed and operational in Ajmer at different locations.

Besides this, AMC is now undertaking the repair works of community toilets in ward no 20 having 8

seats, ward no 18 having 10 seats, ward no 21, having 9 seats, ward no 18 having 10 seats, ward no 20

having 8 seats, ward no 35 having 12 seats, ward no 13 having 12 seats, ward no 15 having 7 seats, ward

no 12 having 6 seats, ward no 2 having 5 seats, ward no 43 having 10 seats, ward no 6 having 8+5 seats,

ward no 11 having 6 seats.

This initiative has also been very successful in the state as a whole where 260701 applications for

individual toilets have been uploaded out of which 1,75,939 have been verified. A total of 190 public/

community toilets with 1900 seats have been completed. Besides this, door to door collection of waste

has been started in 2010 wards in 117 ULBs.

1.1.3. Energy Efficient Street Lighting Project

Rajasthan is the first state in the country to have up the energy efficient street lighting project for the

entire state. It has signed a MoU with EESL for the replacement of all existing conventional street lights

to LED lighting for enhancing illumination on the streets. The total cost of the project is Rs. 1500 Cr

where no upfront cost has to be given by state or ULB. EESL would be paid in a time of 7 years and the

O&M cost would be met thorugh energy savings on electricity bills. A total of 15 Lack points have been

replaced in the state, out of which 2.5 Lakh points in 14 towns have been replaced and the remaining

are in progress. The project is expected to be completed by March 2017. 100% conversion into LED

lights has been done in Ajmer.

1.1.4. Under Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spirituality Augmentation Drive (PRASAD)

The Ministry of Tourism has launched National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual

Augmentation Drive (PRASAD) to beautify and improve the amenities and infrastructure at pilgrimage

centres. A Mission Directorate has been established to implement the PRASAD scheme in 12 cities

namely Ajmer, Amrisar, Amravati, Dwarka, Gaya, Kedarnath, Kamakhaya, kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri,

Varanasi and Velankanni. The following components are being undertaken in Ajmer.

S.No Name of Component Amount Sanctioned

in Lacs

1 Development works at Ajmer Dargah Sharif

1. Refurbhishment, Restoration and Conservation of façade

2. Improvement of site and surrounding

a. Waste bin b. Drinking water fountain c. Stone benches d. Landscaping & beautification 3. Informatory/ Directional

Signages 4. Illumination of Dargah 5. Tensile fabric structure

217.06

2 Street up gradation from Delhi Gate to Dargah Street

1. Informatory/ Directional siganges

2. Covering up of existing open drains

3. Illumination of Dargah street 4. Up gradation of street (for

putting electric cables underground)

5. Improvement of pathways/ hardscaping on the street from Delhi Gate to Dargah gate

6. Regularization of standard signage design and painting work for commercial shops

7. Refurbishment, restoration and conservation of façade of existing structure on the street

244.18

3 Improvement of Delhi Gate and Dargah Gate Chowk

1. Informatory/ Directional signages

2. Illumination of Delhi Gate and Dargah

3. Refurbishment, restoration and conservation of façade

66.81

S.No Name of Component Amount Sanctioned

in Lacs

of existing structure on the street.

4. Landscaping and beautification

4 Tourist information at railway station and tourist information kiosk at Bus stand, Ajmer

91.72

1.1.5. HRIDAY

National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojna (HRIDAY) has been launched by the

Government of India with a focus on holistic development of heritage cities. The scheme aims to

preserve and revitalise the heritage cities to reflect the city’s unique character by encouraging

aesthetically appealing, accessible, informative and secure environment. Ajmer is one of the cities out of

the 12 cities being developed under this mission. The following projects are being taken up under

HRIDAY in Ajmer.

1. Solid Waste Management: Installation of waste bins in commercial stretch, residential

neighbourhood, in the stretch from Delhi gate to Soniji ki nasiya

2. Storm Water Drainage: Drains in residential areas to be covered and existing drains to be

repaired whenever broken

3. Lighting: Street Lighting installation

4. Community & Public Toilets: Restoration/ extension of existing toilet and rehabilitation of on

street urinals

5. Street furniture: Installation of benches and planters in commercials stretches

6. Heritage Conservation: Façade restoration & signages

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Stretch wise Proposal (HRIDAY)

Stretch Extension

Total Area Covered

Characteristics Major Interventions

Stretch Extension

Total Area Covered

Characteristics Major Interventions

From Ajmeri Fort to Ghee Mandi Gate

0.0478 sq km

Commercial use

Up gradation of existing public toilet facility

Waste bins every 30 m

Street lighting every 20 m for better illumination of street and buildings

Benches from Badshahi building to Ghee Mandi Gate

Façade treatment & restoration of historic buildings

Signage for directions and information at street corners and outside main heritage structures

Open drains will be covered

From Ghee Mandi Gate to Lakshmi Chowk

0.0100 sq km

Residential use In front of Ghee Mandi Gate façade treatment of heritage structures

Removal of unrequired hoardings & boards

Rehabilitation of open spaces along the walk for community gathering and recreational activities such as benches, planters

Rehabilitating the chowk near Satyanarayan temple, since it demonstrates the

Stretch Extension

Total Area Covered

Characteristics Major Interventions

characteristics of old city, as a community gathering spaces with benches, planters

Street lighting

Open drains will be covered

From Lakshmi Chowk to Naya Bazaar road

0.03 sq km Residential use apart from commercial activities in Lakshmi Chowk

Most of the shops in Lakshmi chowk are food & eatery shops, so waste bins are proposed at every 30 meters

The front façade of Daddo ki haveli and other historic structures to be restored

The junction point near Lunia Haveli will be upgraded with street furniture and landscaping

Information and direction signage in coherence with the whole zone to be installed outside important heritage structures and at street corners

Open drains will be

Stretch Extension

Total Area Covered

Characteristics Major Interventions

covered

Wall mounted lighting where required

From Badshahi Haveli to Sonijiki Nasiyan

0.045 sq km Commercial use

Up gradation of existing public toilet facility

Waste bins every 30 m

Street lighting every 20 m for better illumination of street and buildings

Benches from Delhi gate to right turn and Naya Bazaar road

Signage for directions and information at street corners and outside main heritage structures

Open drains will be covered

1.1.6. Under AMRUT

Atal Mission for Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation is an initiative of Government of India to provide

basic services to the households and build amenities in cities which will improve the quality of life for all.

A total of 500 cities have been selected under tis mission across the country, out of which 29 cities are

from the state of Rajasthan. The thurst areas of this mission are water supply, sewerage facilities and

septage management, storm drains to reduce flooding, pedestrianization, provision of parking areas &

transport facilities, creating and up grading green areas and open spaces etc in the city. Ajmer is one of

the 29 cities selected in Rajasthan to be developed under AMRUT Mission. The following projects are

being developed in Ajmer under AMRUT.

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S.No Sector Project Cost (Rs. Crore)

1 Water Supply

Uniform Water Supply System- OHSR & Related Works, Meters Pipeline

10 6

14

S.No Sector Project Cost (Rs. Crore)

2 Sewerage Sewer Line 20

Property Chamber & missing links 20

1 no. decentralised STP of 5 MLD with SPS 10

Septage 10

3 Drainage Remodelling of Anasagar Escape channel from private bus stand to 9 no. petrol pump- Remodelling

10

4 Open Spaces

Green Park 5

5 Transport Urban Transport (Footpaths, FoB, Cycle tracks, parking)- Roadside widening, covering of open drains, nallahs, kerb stones & raised platforms

15

Currently the detailed project reports are being prepared for the sewerage project in Ajmer and a

drainage project for Escape Channel at Anasagar Lake.

1.1.7. IPDS

The Integrated power development scheme has been launched by Ministry of Power, Government of

India with the objectives of the following

Strengthening of sub transmission and distribution networks in the urban areas

Metering of distribution transformers/ feeders/ consumers in the urban areas

IT enablement of distribution sector and strengthening of distribution network for the completion of

targets laid down under restructured accelerated power development and reform programme for

12th and 13th plans by carrying forward the approved outlay to IPDS

Provisioning of solar panels on government buildings

The scheme will help in the reduction of T&C losses, establishment of IT enabled energy accounting/

auditing system improvement in billed energy based on metered consumption and improvement in

collection efficiency. The estimated costs of the scheme with the componens of strengthening of sub-

transmission and distribution networks, including metering of consumers in the urban areas are Rs.

32612 Cr which includes requirement of budgetary support from Government of India of Rs 25,354 Cr

over the entire implementation period.

In the state of Rajasthan, employee trainings and workshops have been conducted for Revennue

management and loss reduction, GIS applications, Metering technology and AMR application and GIS

Applications. Government of Rajsathan has selected 35 project areas covering 185 towns with an

approved project cost of Rs. 1303.22 Cr and Rs. 781.93 Cr as a grant from Government of India. Ajmer is

one of the cities where 20 roads have been selected under this scheme for underground cabling of 20

stretches of roads.

1.1.8. Housing for All

Housing for All is the scheme launched by government of India for providing housing facility to all. Under

this scheme, the government has identified 305 cities in 9 states for beginning construction of houses

for urban poor. Government of Rajasthan has identified 40 towns under this scheme namely Ajmer,

Alwar, Balotra, Banswara, Baran, Beawar, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bhiwadi, Bikaner, Bundi, Chaksu,

Chittorgarh, Chur, Dhaulpur, Falna, Ganganagar, Gangapur, Hanumangarh, Hindaun, Jaipur, Jhalawar,

Junjhunu, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota, Makrana, Nagaur, Nathdwara, Pali, Pratapgarh, Pushkar,

Rajsamund, Sardarshahar, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sujangarh, Tonk, Udaipur and Vijainagar.

Till now the state has received Rs. 39 Cr from GoI which includes 9 towns having 13 projects (6544 EWS

houses). 57000 houses have been constructed under RAY/ IHSDP/ BSUP out of which 40000 have been

allotted. The remaining 17000 would be allotted within the next three months.

1.1.9. Municipalika 2015

Ajmer Municipal Corporation also participated in the Municipalika organized in the state. The objective

of the event was to provide exposure to best practices in Urban Governance in India and abroad. The

event was attended by more than 1600 national/ international delegates and 700 delegates from the

state.

Besides the above Rajasthan is one of the first states to launch Rajasthan Urban Sector Internship

Program where students from premier institutes are allowed to work as interns to work in the ULBs to

understand the functioning of ULBs.

1.2. Smart Solutions: implemented, ongoing and planned actions

Ajmer Municipal Corporation is undertaking several projects and initiatives as Smart office project. The

details of such projects are discussed below.

1. Installation of Solar Panels under Roof Top Power Generation Scheme

Ajmer Nagam Nigam has taken an initiative of installing solar panel of 30 KW solar grids on the roof top

of Nagar Nigam building. The total project cost is Rs. 23, 84,700 out of which Ajmer Municipal

Corporation would pay Rs. 16,64,700 in two instalments. The first instalment of A MC would be 90%

which has to be paid along with the work order

and the remaining instalment would be made

after submission of an equivalent amount of

bank guarantee which would be valid for a

period of 6 months. Besides the portion of AMC,

the remaining amount of Rs. 7.20 Lakh is a

subsidy from RREC @Rs. 24/wp which will be

paid by RRECL to REIL directly.

With this initiative Ajmer Nagar Nigam is

contributing in making the optimum utilization

of solar energy free from carbon emissions, thus helping in saving the environment.

Exhibit Error! No text of specified style in document.-4:Solar Panels on roof top of AMC

As a result of installation of solar panels, 70-80% of AMCs building energy is catered by the solar panels,

the production of energy continues throughout the day and there is no requirement of the energy after

sunset. Excess power generated during holidays and weekends will be supplied to the city power grid.

The solar PV panels also reduce heat gain into the building, which is minimized by the solar panels

covering 70-80% of roof area.

Exhibit Error! No text of specified style in document.-5: Radiations from Horizontal roof

The graph above shows the maximum radiation from the horizontal surface roof during summer

months.

2. Replacement of Conventional Streetlights with LED bulbs & Display Boards: A total of 32,000

conventional street lights have been replaced under the scheme of central and state government. The

installation of LED lights has been done by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). The O&M of the

project will be under EESL for 7 years.

Ajmer is involved in energy saving since 2008 after installation of CFL bulbs; now the city will be able to

save more than 50% of the energy after installation of LED lights. This project is being implemented with

the help of state government after signing a MoU with EESL.

Digital billboards are being used to create awareness amongst the citizens. The billboards showcase

government flagship schemes, important laws and achievement of the city. All the information under

public interest by Nagar Nigam Ajmer, central and state governments are displayed through the LED

board.

3. Ajmer 311 & Smart City 311 Mobile Applications: This application has been launched for the citizens,

councilors and anyone else for filing their complaints by clicking and uploading the picture of the

problems related to civic amenities faced by them. Online grievances can be addressed under the

subheads; street lights, sanitation, road potholes, public works, and stray animals. Under this

application, the citizens will be able to upload complaints through their mobile phones along with the

picture of the location which will be directed to the section dealing with that area. If however it is not

resolved within 24hours, it will go to the Commissioner, who shall ensure its resolution. In case it is

redressed within the stipulated time, an SMS-based message will be resent to the complainant about

the status of his complaint.

Smart city 311 mobile application has been launched for the employees of Nagar Nigam which includes

modules like field officers inspection module, GPS based attendance module, GPS road checking module

and project monitoring module.

Exhibit Error! No text of specified style in document.-6: Snapshot of Mobile Application Smart City 311

4. Rain water harvesting: Ajmer witnesses sufficient rains, yet there is no sufficient water, for a variety

of reasons, including the fact that the non-monetized value of water is still under-appreciated.

Consequently, rainwater is not conserved but allowed to drain away; and water is usually not available

during the most needed circumstances, while groundwater is over-exploited. To utilize every drop of

water, Ajmer Municipal Corporation has developed a rain water harvesting system in its Municipal

Building. The estimated cost for rain water harvesting system is about Rs. 92.59 Lakhs.

Exhibit Error! No text of specified style in document.-7: Details of Rain water harvesting structure

Terrace Area of AMC: 500 sq m Annual Rainfall of Ajmer: 0.45 (450mm) Runoff Coefficient: 0.9 Water harvesting potential: 500 sq m X 0.45 m X 0.9=202.5 Cum (2,02,500 litres) With the assumption that 70% of rainfall will be effectively harvested, the total water : Volume of water harvested: 2,02,500 X 0.7= 1,41,750 litres Therefore, 388 litres of water is saved per day

5. Sewage Treatment Plant: AMC is planning to install a sewage treatment plant inside its premises for

removing the contaminants from the waste water and household sewage. It has proposed a STP to be

built within the AMC campus with the purpose of recycling waste water and reusing for gardening and

flushing etc. An installed capacity of 10 KLD has been proposed in AMC.

Exhibit Error! No text of specified style in document.-8: Proposed Seage Treatment Plant at AMC

6. Online Payment Solutions: Ajmer Nagar Nigam has become the first ULB in Rajasthan to start the

online payment of taxes. Under this initiative, the citizens are now able to pay online taxes (property

tax, development tax etc). This is done through gateway linkages with ICICI and Axis banks. Tax can also

be paid through swipe machine in cash counter at Ajmer Nagar Nigam.

Exhibit Error! No text of specified style in document.-9: Online Payment Solutions

7. Wi Fi Zone & 4G Connectivity: Ajmer Municipal Corporation has provided 4 G Wi Fi connectivity to its

employees to enable them fast and non interrupted internet connectivity. This facility has been

developed by Reliance Telecom Services.

8. Smart Parking: In order to optimize energy usage and making the parking area available at main

building more smarter, Ajmer Municipal Corporation will install solar lighting and Rain water harvesting

system for enabling easy percolation.

9. Gas Based Power Generation Plant in Khanpura: Power Generation Plant has been installed at

Khanpura in Ajmer to generate power from gases. The project was taken up by Government of

Rajasthan under the Rajasthan Urban Infrastructure Development Project