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The IndianOil Foundation
India
is a land of great diversity − in culture, people and
languages. The history of India, which can be traced back to
the ancient times, is rich and stimulating. A large number
of heritage monuments from past centuries still stand tall,
as testimony to our glorious past.
With the objective of protecting, preserving and
promoting this glorious past, IndianOil, in the year 2000,
created a non-profit trust, the IndianOil Foundation (IOF), in
collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
and the National Culture Fund of the Ministry of Culture,
Government of India. Exclusively funded by IndianOil with an
initial corpus of Rs. 25 crore and an annual contribution of
Rs. 10 crore, the Foundation will adopt at least one
heritage site in every State and Union Territory.
Vision and Mission of IOF:
(a) Vision To protect,
preserve and promote national heritage with ASI and NCF. To
promote awareness, knowledge and involvement in national
heritage and culture.
(b) Mission To help enrich the quality of life
of the community and preserve ecological balance and
heritage through a h4 environment conscience.
IOF Trustees Hon'ble Minister of
State (I/C), Petroleum & Natural Gas, Govt of India -
Trustee Chairman Secretary, P&NG, Govt of India
Additional Secretary, P&NG, Govt of India Director
General, ASI Member Secretary, National Culture Fund
Chairman, IndianOil Director (HR), IndianOil -
Trustee Secretary, IOF.
Veer Savarkar Jyot Veer Savarkar Jyot was erected by The IndianOil Foundation at the Cellular Jail in Port Blair as a lasting tribute to 'Swatantra Veer', Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's immense contribution to India’s freedom struggle. This Jyot will be a permanently lit flame inside the premises of Cellular Jail with the help of LPG supplied by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. free of cost for this project.
Commemorating the 133rd birth anniversary of Veer Savarkar, the Jyot was unveiled in the premises of the Cellular Jail in Port Blair on May 28, 2016 by Mr. Amit Shah, National President, Bharatiya Janata Party, in the presence of Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India; Lt. Gen. A.K. Singh, Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands; Mr. Bishnu Pada Ray, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Mr. B Ashok, Chairman IndianOil and other senior IndianOil officials.
Monuments:The monuments
identified in the first phase include:
North :
Qutab Minar (Delhi)
East :
Konark Sun Temple (Odisha)
West :
Kanheri Caves (Maharashtra)
South : Hampi (Karnataka)
Central : Khajuraho Group of Temples
(Madhya Pradesh)
IndianOil, through the NCF and ASI, will fund
conservation works while the Indian Oil Foundation will develop
world-class facilities and conveniences for the tourists at
those sites. The Foundation will also boost awareness,
knowledge and involvement in our national heritage and
culture.
Current Status: The Foundation is
currently developing tourist / public infrastructure
facilities at the following world/ national heritage sites:
A) Konark Sun Temple Complex,
Odisha
B) Khajuraho Group of Temples,
Madhya Pradesh
C)Kolhua, near Vaishali, Bihar
D) Kanheri
caves, Maharashtra
E)
Bhoganandishwara Temple, Karnataka
Two new Projects have been identified at Chittorgarh Fort, Rajasthan and Dholavira, Gujarat.
Sun Temple Complex, Konark, Odisha
Ornately sculpted, this thirteenth century Hindu place of
worship depicts the vast chariot of sun god, Surya. The
temple was conceived as a gigantic solar chariot with twelve
pairs of exquisitely-ornamented wheels dragged by seven
rearing horses. The temple comprises a sanctum with a lofty
(presumably over 68 m. high) sikhara, a jagamohana (30. m.
square and 30. m. high) and a detached nata-mandira (hall of
dance) in the same axis, besides numerous subsidiary
shrines. Over time, the sanctum and the nata-mandira have
lost their roof. The nata-mandira exhibits a more balanced
architectural design than that of other Odishan temples. The
sanctum displays superb images of the Sun-god in the three
projections, which are treated as miniature shrines.
For more details, visit:
http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_whs_konark.asp
Development of Tourist facilities by The IndianOil Foundation:
• Main Avenue - Landscaped, street-scaped avenue
from outer ring road to entry gate for straight access and better
view of the iconic Sun Temple
• Interpretation Centre - Four display
galleries, audio-visual centre (seating capacity: 200
persons), VIP lounge, Administration Office, Brochure/ Souvenir
Counter, Snacks Counter, Toilet Blocks & Ticket Counter
(Covered area : approx. 2042 sq.mtr.)
• Landscaping in the remaining
area
• Main Parking - Facilities for adequate parking about 60
buses, Toilet Block, Waiting Lounge, Water Points, Snacks
Counter and landscaping (covered area: approx. 351 sq.mtr.)
• Drop out Point - Parking facilities for
cars/3-wheelers/2-wheelers, Toilet Blocks, Waiting Lounge,
Water Points, Snacks Counter, Rain Shelter & Landscaping.
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Khajuraho Group of Temples:
The Khajuraho group of monuments is a group of Hindu
and Jain temples in Madhya Pradesh, India. Located about 175
kilometres southeast of Jhansi, they are among the UNESCO
World Heritage Sites in India. Khajuraho, the ancient
Kharjjura-vahaka, represents a distinct pattern of art and
temple architecture of its own, reminding one of the rich
and creative period witnessed during the Chandella rule. It
was the principal seat of authority of the Chandella rulers
who adorned it with numerous tanks, scores of lofty temples
of sculptural grace and architectural splendour. The local
tradition lists 85 temples but now only 25 are standing in
various stages of preservation. But for Chausath-Yogini,
Brahma and Mahadeva, which are made of granite, all the
other temples are of fine-grained sandstone, buff, pink or
pale yellow in colour.
For more details,
visit: http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_whs_khajuraho.asp
Development of Tourist facilities by The IndianOil
Foundation:
Proposed Facilities at Western Group
• Visitor facility centre (within approx. 5600 sq.
mtrs.)
• Facility Zone with adequate bus / car/ 2/3 wheeler
(within approx. 2800 sq. mtrs.)
• Main Avenue - Approach road development
• Entrance Gates, Parking, Shelters,
Toilet blocks, etc.
Proposed Facilities at Eastern Group
• Parking Area
• Entrance Gates, Shelter, Toilet blocks, etc.
Proposed Facilities at Southern Group
• Entrance Gates, Shelter, Toilet blocks, Guard Cabin etc.
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Vaishali in Bihar:
Vaishali, today, is a small village surrounded by banana and
mango groves as well as rice fields. But excavations in the
area have brought to light an impressive historical past.
The epic Ramayana tells the story of the heroic King Vishal
who ruled here. Historians maintain that one of the world's
first democratic republics with an elected assembly of
representatives flourished here in the 6th century B.C. in
the time of the Vajjis and the Lichchavis. And while
Pataliputra, capital of the Mauryas and the Guptas, held
political sway over the Gangetic plain, Vaishali was the
centre for trade and industry.
Legend has it that Lord Buddha visited Vaishali
frequently and at Kolhua, situated close by, preached his
last sermon. To commemorate the event, Emperor Ashoka, in
the third century B.C., erected one of his famous lion
pillars here. A hundred years after the Mahaparinirvana of
the Buddha - Vaishali hosted the second great Buddhist
council. Two stupas were erected to commemorate this event.
For more details, visit: http://bstdc.bih.nic.in/vaishali.htm
Development of Tourist facilities by The IndianOil
Foundation:
Proposed Facilities at KOLHUA Interpretation Centre:
The Interpretation Centre works mainly consist of single storey building within a land measuring 60m x 60m only comprising of:
• Audio Visual Centre
• Display Galleries, Office Block & Reception
• Ticket Counter
• VIP Lounge, Child Care Room, First Aid centre
• Cafeteria (Food Court) & Drinking water spouts
• Souvenir shop, She/He Toilet Block
• Electrification, Mechanical & Plumbing , Signages, Sit outs (Benches) etc.,
• Security arrangements such as Metal Detectors, CCTV etc.,
The surrounding area to have Sit Outs/ Rain Shelter, internal & external electrification, mechanical & plumbing works including placing of various Information Signage.
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Kanheri Caves, Mumbai:
The Kanheri Caves constitute a group of rock-cut
monuments that are located to the north of Borivali on the
western outskirts of Mumbai. Kanheri, the Kanhasela,
Krishnagiri, Kanhagiri of ancient inscriptions, was a major
Buddhist centre. Kanheri is located in the island of
Salsette, six miles from Thane. The caves are excavated in
volcanic breccia, the hills rising at places to 1550 feet
above mean sea level. Kanheri is credited with the largest
number of cave excavations in a single hill. To the west is
the Borivali railway station and across the creek is the
Arabian Sea.
For more details, visit: http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_tktd_maha_kanhericaves.asp
Development of Tourist facilities by The IndianOil
Foundation:
The proposed development of various type of facilities in and around Kanheri Caves are given below
Open area adjoining to caves
Visitor Facilities amenities at the Entrance
• Ticket Counter
• Souvenir shop & Coconut counter etc.
• Renovation/ up-gradation of main entrance and ticketing counter
Land adjoining to Caves
• Cafeteria
• Rain Shelter
• Renovation of Toilets
• Landscaping etc.
• Sit outs (Benches)
Interpretation Centre in existing Hall structure
Other Works related to Safety & information to the Tourist
• Signages
• Security arrangements such as Metal Detectors, CCTV etc)
• Silent Generator Set
• Drinking water Facility (Water supply arrangements to be explored, Tube well etc.
• Making Ramp, Railings wherever required
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Bhoganandishwara Temple near
Bangalore:
The Bhoganandiswara temple is architecturally one of
the most important specimens of Dravidian order datable to
circa 9th to 15th century A.D. Enclosed in its own prakara
measuring 112.8m x 76.2m with double mahadwara, this complex
consists of twin temples dedicated to Siva as
Bhoganandiswara (north) and Arunachaleswara (south). Between
the two is a small intervening shrine.
The Bhoganandiswara Temple is located in the Nandi
Hills Area, in Bangalore Rural district. It is a perfect
weekend getaway. The hills offer many places of interest
amidst pristine forests, including the Nandi fort built by
Tipu Sultan.
For more details, visit: http://asibengalurucircle.org/kolar-7.html
Development of Tourist facilities by The IndianOil
Foundation:
The proposed development of facilities around Bhoganandishwara Temple complex are given below:
• Development of Visitor’s Plaza with Parking (30-40 vehicles), visitor amenities, kiosks, Interpretation Centre, public conveniences, souvenir shops and small cafeteria.
• Development of Signage for the whole complex.
• Illumination of the Temple complex including the cloister mandap & operation for 10 years.
• Environmental improvement & Landscape works
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