Falling short of maintenance fund, Rajasthan government has decided to lease tourist attractions in the pink city. The government will rent out an international tourist center in Wonderland in Ramniwas Bagh and Chaura Rasta in the city to private players.
Mr. Srichand Kriplani, the UDH (Urban Development and Housing) minister called in a meeting with civic body officials yesterday. He examined the tender documents pertaining to the projects.
Specifications of the Property on Chaura Rasta
Just last year, the JDA (Jaipur Development Authority) had constructed a lavish tourist center in the walled city. The total cost of construction is estimated to be Rs. 6.25 crores. The center is spread over a spacious area of 682 square meters– a part of Postmortem Bhawan owned by the PWD. JDA operated it for a year. Having suffered many losses, they decided to lease the property out.
The building features a dispensary, nursing center, medical store and twin medical halls on the ground floor. There is a conference hall on the first floor. The second and the third floors have a restaurant and an open-air restaurant for the guests.
Terms and Conditions of Lease
The tender document states stringent conditions of the lease. The government will lease out the property to a hotel owner, a person or a group hailing from the hospitality background. The owner must possess minimum 3 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The annual turnover of the owner/company should be more than Rs 10 crores. The contract will expire after 10 years. Later, the beneficiary can extend the contract for a period of 5 years, in consultation with the authorities.
Specifications of Wonderland in Ramniwas Bagh
The government will develop Ramniwas Bagh’s Wonderland under the heritage scheme. The JDA has proposed a shopping complex and an amphitheater in this project. On the 11286 square meter land, the authorities will develop an open-air theater with a seating capacity of approximately 500 people, 3 shops, and 26 kiosks. An area of 786 square meters is reserved for parking vehicles.
The authorities believe this move will help enhance the aesthetic value of the city and reap sustainable benefits in future.
