Belgaum Next oirganised 1st Conference on Sustainable Development and Infrastructure at Belgaum will be held at VTU auditorium on September 4, 2010 from 9.30 am.

The conference will be aired live on a news channel(we will confirm the channel) and also we are trying to web cast the conference live on the internet. All those who cant make it, visit belgaumnext.com or even AAB for the live web cast.

The conference’s agenda is to ensure sustainable development.

So what is sustainable development? The most popular definition of sustainable development could be described as ‘meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet theirs”. Though there are different views and interpretations, it could be loosely defined as an ideal system with a set of wishful characteristics.

The conference aims to get experts from various fields, who will enlighten us on development model with sustainability.

Belgaum Next is a people’s endeavour to bridge the gap between good and bad governance on the strength of an open citizen’s platform and is steered by passionate people from across Industry, government, academia and other organizations. The platform stands for one voice that is focused on one agenda: the all round development of our city. Where every voice has weight and no idea is considered too small.

The speakers:

R.S.Naik will speak on Augmentation of supplies and efficient distribution, sustainable water harvesting, finance models.

Karan Dhaul, Director Global Energy Pvt. Ltd. Will speak on How to tackle present power issues new strategies to overcome ever growing demand of power.

Tusharamani Malgi Consultant, Directorate of Urban Land Transport, Bangalore will speak on Development of Hub and Spoke model for roads, and improvement of public and mass transit system,Transit Oriented Development model.

Sanjib Nayak, IL&FS Cluster Development Initiative Ltd will speak on planning and creation of basic infrastructure to attract investments.

Mr. Surya will speak on Urban Renewal, town Planning & Capacity building.

Mr.Raj Bhandari, MD Adam Partners will speak on planning sustainable neighborhoods.

Sanjib Nayak, IL&FS Cluster Development Initiative Ltd will speak on Public Participation in development and decision making process.

Dr.Nitin Khot, will speak on Heritage Conservation and Tourism Infrastructure.

The Belgaum Next team is being running around for over two months to get things in place for the conference. In the past week as the deadline for the First conference on sustainable development and infrastructure is inching closer to its date of September 4, preparations are on its peak.

The VTU auditorium which will be host to this event, will be first kind of an event to be held in Belgaum on such a scale. Hoardings in the city are getting the eye of the passerby which in turn will help Belgaum Next gain a wider audience.

Government officials will take part in this conference, hence the next time they have to implement a plan they will refer to the guidelines discussed, hence a more sustainable developed Belgaum.

Earlier programs have been arranged on a smaller scale but this is a mega event, with experts from their fields who will share their thoughts with Belgaumites who in turn can come together and give the next generation a environment which will be sustainable, even then, twenty years down the line.

R.S.Naik will speak on Augmentation of supplies and efficient distribution, sustainable water harvesting, finance models.

Karan Dhaul, Director Global Energy Pvt. Ltd. Will speak on How to tackle present power issues new strategies to overcome ever growing demand of power.

Tusharamani Malgi Consultant, Directorate of Urban Land Transport, Bangalore will speak on Development of Hub and Spoke model for roads, and improvement of public and mass transit system,Transit Oriented Development model.

Sanjib Nayak, IL&FS Cluster Development Initiative Ltd will speak on planning and creation of basic infrastructure to attract investments.

SCE India, will speak on Urban Renewal, town Planning & Capacity building.

Mr.Raj Bhandari, MD Adam Partners will speak on planning sustainable neighborhoods.

Sanjib Nayak, IL&FS Cluster Development Initiative Ltd will speak on Public Participation in development and decision making process.

Dr.Nitin Khot, will speak on Heritage Conservation and Tourism Infrastructure.

Many are apprehensive as to what this conference will achieve. To them Belgaum Next has a simple answer- We are a group of people who want to see Belgaum developed in a sustainable manner meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet theirs.

AAB is proud to be associated with, Belgaum Next.

The FOUR laning of the NH4A of Belgaum-Khanpur Section(Km 0.00 to Km 30.00) and 2 Laning with paved sholuders of Khanpur-Karnataka/Goa border.(Km 30.00 to Km 84.120) was awarded to M/s GVR Infra Projects-RMN Infrastructure Ltd in july 2010 under the NHDP Phase IIIA.

The entire stretch is of 81.89 kms and the entire project cost is Rs.359 crores. The project is a Public Private Participation on Design, Build , Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) Toll basis project.

Time alloted for completion of construction work only is 30 months.

GVR is a Hyderabad registered company.

About the Company:

GVR Infra Projects Limited, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company originally incorporated in 2001 as “GVR Construction Private Limited” made rapid strides in the infrastructure space thanks to the civil engineering expertise of Sri. G. Venkateswara Rao, Chairman, GVR Group and the dynamism of the Managing Director Mr. K. Ganga Prasad. With an annual turnover of INR 800 Million in 2004, the company has grown leaps and bounds and has achieved a turnover of INR 2224 Million by 2007. Having attained an annual turnover of INR 4210 Million during the financial year 2007 – 2008, and INR 6280 Million during 2008-2009, GVRIPL is poised for a truly phenomenal growth aiming to reach INR 10000 Million mark by the end of the financial year 2009 – 2010.

Recognizing the growing importance attached to the infrastructure field in India, the GVR Group has carefully nurtured and built a well equipped organization to meet the challenges and surge forward to become a market leader in the field of infrastructure development in India.

M/s. RMN

GVRIPL is at present executing along with M/s. RMN as many as 13 major irrigation projects involving construction of canals, lining of the existing canals, etc in the state of Andhra Pradesh at a total value of INR 8800 Million. Besides, GVRIPL has also bagged major water supply & drainage works in and around Bengaluru,Karnataka at a value of INR 1800 Million to be executed for Bengaluru Development Authority (BDA) through joint-venture with M/s. RMN Ltd. a seasoned infrastructure player from Andhra Pradesh.

Details of 4/6 Laning of Belgaum-Goa/Karnataka Border Section

The Cantonment area is famous for its greenery and calmness and also for some unusual methods of managing traffic in this particular case. The intention of doing it is good but the execution isn’t.

Take this for example, yesterday some barrels were put in the middle of the road near the Cantonment CEO’s residence with the intention that they will block the traffic of heavy vehicles. As this road leads to Thimmaya road on which the Kendriya Vidyalaya is situated.

This road joins Khanapur Road to Savntwadi Road or Ganeshpur road via St.Pauls which is again a heavy traffic prone area.

Mr.Govind a resident on the same road raised a concern about accidents happening as these barrels are in the center of the road.

Today afternoon when Team AAB was there to take the picture a heavily loaded truck made its way through these barrels(we could not catch it in our camera).

So when a truck can pass through them why need to put it there is the question.

Belgaum has seen some changes in the past year which have come to quick a few feel and also the manner in which the same were implemented.

Belgaum a growing city with 3 universities and many reputed colleges,a favorite buying destination for Goans, people who visit Belgaum once always want to come back. Belgaum is a paradise for the senior citizens.

With Belgaum coming under the purview of JNURM, the city will get a lot of funds from the central government for cities development in various sectors. The funds under the said scheme could range to about Rs. 7000 crores over a period of years.

But do we as citizens of city know what a city needs for a sustainable development of infrastructure. Do we really know over years what a city needs to sustain the population. All our needs will multiply multi folds.

Water needs, solid waste management, power crisis, transportation, infrastructure to attract more investments, remodeling of some areas, public participation in development works, conservation of heritage all these points will be discussed and experts in this field will enlighten us.

Hence we at Belgaum Next have planned the first conference on Sustainable development & Infrastructure for Belgaum at Auditorium, Vishveshvaraya Technological University, Belgaum on September 4, 2010.

1^st Conference on Sustainable Development & Infrastructure for Belgaum

Date: 4^th September 2010, Venue: Auditorium, Vishveshvaraya Technological University, Belgaum

The long pending Belgaum one centers have got a “Muhurat” of August 25, and same will inaugurated by CM Yedurappa.

Belgaum one centers were sanctioned long back on the same lines as Bangalore One success.

These centers will be a one stop single window center for major government related work and various bill payments.

Govaves, Ashok Nagar, TV center BUDA complex & Old corporation building will house these centers.

Water bills, electricity bills, House tax and insurance premiums payment will be accepted to begin with and later the services would be increased. Various other documents like Passport forms, Forms issued through Nemmadi centers will also be issued from here.

The Government of Karnataka is keen to provide integrated services to the citizens deploying the tools of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) so as to enhance Speed, Convenience, Certainty and Accountability in providing such services through the concept of a ‘One-Stop-Shop’ facility.

Belgaum Next took the initiative to hold a conference in Belgaum so that people are aware what a city needs in the form of development and how this development should be done in manner which is sustainable for future generations.

The conference is scheduled for September 4, 2010 at VTU campus.

Eminent list of speakers from all over will share their expertise on various aspects of development.

1. Water- “ Augmentation of supplies and efficient distribution, sustainable water harvesting, finance models. Speaker -R S Naik, City Corporation Belgaum

2. Power“ quality of, and severance from its carbon base.

Speaker-Karan Dhaul, Director Global Energy pvt. ltd.

3. Solid waste Management“ Present issues, solutions and public awareness

4. Transportation and Traffic Flow“ Development of Hub and Spoke model for roads, and improvement of public and mass transit system, Transit Oriented Development model which integrates land use, real estate, social and economic parameters with public transport models .

Speaker-Tusharamani Malgi, Consultant, Directorate of Urban Land Transport, Bangalore

5. Infrastructure to attract investments“ planning and creation of basic infrastructure to attract investments for employment generating industries in areas where Belgaum has inherent advantages. Infrastructure at the Sub Regional, Regional scales permitting effective forward and backward linkages of economies in Belgaum.

Speaker-Sanjib Nayak, IL&FS Cluster Development Initiative Ltd

6. Urban Renewal, town Planning & Capacity building,“ Remodeling of areas under decline or dilapidation and Beautification of the City towards providing better amenities to the people of Belgaum.

Speaker-SCE India

7. Heritage Conservation and Tourism Infrastructure: Conservation and Preservation of tangible and intangible (North Karnataka Cultural) heritage

Speaker-Dr.Nitin Khot, Belgaum

8. Planning sustainable neighborhoods (micro level planning as listed above within the larger planning framework)“ new and evolving systems in town planning on a sustainable model.

Speaker-SCE India

9. Public Participation in development and decision making process

Speaker-Sanjib Nayak, IL&FS Cluster Development Initiative Ltd

Minister of State for Environment and Forests (Independent Charge) Shri.Jairam Ramesh yesterday in the parliament in response to question sated that, exploratory drilling for uranium over 7500 ha of forest land in Belgaum has been returned due for want of information.

Source: PIB

Earlier Department of atomic energy (dae) has found a site with rich uranium deposits near Belgaum in Karnataka. The mineral has been located in a 25 km radius of Deshnur village, about 50 km from Belgaum.

In spite of good rains and relief from power cuts for about 15 days, HESCOM is back with its routine load shedding of SIX hours in city and 12 hours in rural areas.

Load shedding is necessary as there are problems with the power production.

Belgaum is getting about 90 MW where it actually needs 120 MW.

With the global economy booming and the luxury becoming necessities, the real estate market has seen a boom in major cities of the world and India as well.

After a slow down in the US and also a saturation in the metros, the developers from these places began eying the tier II and tier III cities.

One among them is Adam Realty partners, a Mumbai based developer which was envisaged by Raj Bhandari who has a 26 year veteran in real estate in USA and India.

Th Adam team brings extensive experience in real estate development, master planning, construction, project management including with some of the leading companies in USA, Europe and India.

The Adam team is building a gated community at Nanawadi on 12 acres. The community will have nearly 200 bungalows, sky villas and apartments. This will also consist of a 12000 sqft. Club house with swimming pool, 4000 sqft. Gymnasium, game rooms, business center, guests rooms and more.

This community will have some world class amenities the Firsts in Belgaum city. Acres of landscaped land with walking paths and play grounds and lush greenery in the surroundings.

BellaVista which in Spanish means “beautiful sight”. The current project site at Nanawadi, which is near to the city and yet clean & green is a correct representation of BellaVista.

All the homes are Vastu complaint and will have some never before seen features like island kitchen, 24×7 full power backup and security.

The Belgaum Project is carried on with association with Vega and B.K.Joshi is the architect.

Casa Bella – a Beautiful independent bungalow with a option of 3 & 4 bedroom layout from 2655 to 2836 sqft area.

Casa Grande – a Large bungalows with custom design with 4000 sqft and above area.

Sky Villa – This is first in Belgaum with One villa per floor with private elevators and entrance and one can have beautiful views from all sides.

Sky Villa Duo – This will have twin tower with one villa per floor for upto 3 bed rooms with private elevators and entrance to each villa.

Venetia- are duplex row houses with about 1800 sqft, a cosmopolitan style house.

Bella Torre- Apartments with 2/3 BHK but No common wall between apartment and large open views.

The construction on the project has commenced and Mr.Glen Bond is on the site as the Chief quality engineer who has 37 years of experience in home building and has all USA based licenses in all areas of home constructing.

All the construction is being carried out bu making use of international tools and construction methods for better durability. Bella Vista will also have its own sewage treatment plant.

Mr.Raj Bhandari, MD of Adam developers who has had connections with Belgaum since long due to his family business, who started the first India related fund in USA started Adam developers in 2007 with a great team.

Raj told this blog,” Belgaum has a great potential to grow and he has come here only after sighting it and Belgaum still does not yet have a world class gated community.” He also shared his view that “ Belgaum is one such place with so much talent that if properly planned and one big company sets shop here, others will follow suit.” “People should try and come to the forefront and not only depend on the government to do all the things. People should take a lead and do things on their own. What was Bangalore earlier, it had no international flights but now it has its own international airport. Once a few big companies start shop the growth will be exponential, but for all this to happen we should have a plan in mind.”

Belgaum office: Padam Poonam, near 3rd gate Khanapur Road, Tilakwadi Belgaum.

Phone: 4216710

USA phone +713 839 1026
Parag Saraiya + 91 95388 83626 
Website. www.bellavistabelgaum.com Email: info@bellavistabelgaum.com

On 4th September 2010, Belgaum Next is organizing a Symposium on Sustainable Development of Belgaum City.

Papers have been invited from Experts from Belgaum who have knowledge/experience in any of the above areas in the context of Belgaum City.

The papers may be sent by email to belgaumnext@gmail.com

If you know any speakers kindly suggest.

Belgaum Next is a people’s endeavor to bridge the gap between good and bad governance on the strength of an open citizen’s platform and is steered by passionate people from across Industry, government, academia and other organizations. The platform stands for one voice that is focused on one agenda: the all round development of our city.

Eminent Local and Global experts will present papers on the following aspects:

1. Water: augmentation of supplies and efficient distribution.

2. Power quality of, and severance from its carbon base.

3. Solid waste Management Present issues, solutions and public awareness

4. Transportation and Traffic Flow Development of Hub and Spoke model for roads, and improvement of public and mass transit system.

5. Infrastructure to attract investments planning and creation of basic infrastructure to attract investments for employment generating industries in areas where Belgaum has inherent advantages.

6. Urban Renewal Remodeling and Beautification of the City.

7. Planning sustainable neighborhoods new and evolving systems in town planning on a sustainable model.

8. Public Participation in development and decision making process

Guidelines:

The paper should be attached as a Word Document should not exceed 4 pages in A4 size

The paper should be Belgaum-centric

Name and contact details of the author should be stated.

The Government is planning to extend the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) to some more cities in the country. It was proposed to include 28 cities/urban agglomerations with population of 5 lakh and above under the Urban Infrastructure and Governance (UIG) component of Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission(JNNURM).

Three cities in Karnataka under JNNURM will be

Belgaum

Hubli-Dharwad

Mangalore

On account of resource constraints, these cities could not be included in UIG of JNNURM.

Public private partnership can play a significant role in supplementing Government’s efforts of building infrastructure in urban areas. JNNURM encourages urban local bodies to use public private partnership for this purpose.

This information was given by Shri Saugata Roy, Minister of State, Urban Development in reply to a question in Lok Sabha on 30^th July 2010.