Students of Strasbourg, France and students of Buddha College of Architecture showcased a presentation based on their field research of Udaipur’s infrastructure, heritage, sewerage and road network in a program that took place at Durbar Hall.

Top officials of Udaipur Municipal Council and Urban Improvement Trust were also present on the occasion and shared their opinion on the presentation.

Optimistically, if the plans are taken seriously then the decades old heritage look of old city’s Gokhdas, Ghat and narrow lanes will remain preserved.

17 students of IHNC-F Strasbourg with 23 Indian students from Vidhya Peeth College of Agriculture gave the presentation, based on their research that was carried out from 3-14^th February. Proposals were put forward to develop a heritage walk on paths heading towards Jagdish Temple and City Palace.

Students narrated their project, with identifying a place of common interest and developing of a convention centre, renovation of old buildings after identifying historical significance in old city and developing new tourist spots in suburban city to encourage employment, so that immigration of villagers to urban parts could be minimized.

Minja Yang, President of Raymond Lemair International Center for Conservation, R.P. Sharma, UIT Secretary, Rajni Dangi, UMC Chairperson and S.K. Verma, well known town planner were present in the program. The plan was developed considering population of city with prospect of 2031.

Strasbourg is known for its well planned and superbly managed city. Maharana Mewar Charitable Foundation and the City of Strasbourg have decided to exchange knowledge and information with each other to preserve their heritage and develop a partnership in order to develop and safeguard the culture and heritage.

  Correction: February 16, 2013 This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: News published on Friday about French and Indian students misstated the name of the college, Udaipur students belong to, that was Vidyapeeth University. It is Buddha College of Architecture, not Vidyapeeth.