Krupali Solanki | Roll no: 74 | Div: B 

 

Synopsis   
TOPIC 1: THE PORT AND ARCHITECTURE 

Introduction 
India has the rare scenario of a large coastline - surrounded by sea on three sides. 95 % of 
international trade is done through the marine industry. In the last 20 years, Foreign 
investment of about 1.64 billion US dollars in the same has been seen. Ships travelling from 
East Asia to America, Europe to Africa passes through the Indian Terrestrial waters. The 
handling capacity of major ports is comparatively less than the actual number of ships(cargo) 
leading to traffic, waiting and delays in business deals. Also, leading to minor mismanagement 
on ports. Thus, government are taking steps to develop these ports and increase its ship 
handling capacity.  
“12 Major Ports were identified under Sagarmala project, for cargo handling till 2035. The 
objective of this project is to promote port-led development and to provide infrastructure to 
quickly transport goods to and from ports, with higher efficiency and at lower cost.” 

Aim 
To create a Port hub which acts as a landmark of Marine coast of the country internationally, 
setting easy management and integrated facilities in port. Thus improvising trade by optimum 
utilization of our Indian Coastline.  

Objectives 
● To understand the working of Port. 
● To have private-public synergetic services and trade under one roof. 
● Necessary list of requirements and integrated facilities required in The port centre. 
● To know the connection with other ports and helpful future scope of development of 
the port.  

Methodology 
● To understand the working of Port. 
- Interaction with people working on port. 

 
 
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- Problems occurred in terms of facilities. 

● To have private-public synergetic services and trade under one roof. 
- Study and understand focus of the government as well as private bodies. 
- Its future investments and its examples. 
● Necessary list of requirements and integrated facilities required in The port centre. 
- Case studies 
- International Case studies having such structure as their port skyline. 
● To know the connection with other ports and helpful for future scope of development 
of the port. 
- Site Selection 
- Future development of the Port  
- Job opportunities and their impact   

Scope 
● Government initiatives like Sagarmala and NMDP (National Marine Development 
Programme) are taken to develop the coast.  
● It focuses only on the centre for the administration and facilities purpose only. 
● The users of hub will depend on the Usage of port (Example: It can only be for tourist 
visitors or only the seafarers where the port is used for import and export of goods) 
● Traffic Management is restricted to the hub and its surrounding, not the shipping traffic 
routes of the whole port. 

Hypothesis 
Inspite of having 12 substantial major port and 200 Non-Major Ports on the ​swath of 
coastline, Ports are unable to picturesque unlike other international ports. Thus, remain 
identified or unfamous. 

Probable Case studies 

Markthal, Rotterdam.   

Antwerp Port House   

 
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Possible Sites - Gujarat 

Act as a gateway to West and Major State Across India 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

TOPIC 2: ECOTOURISM AND WELLNESS RETREAT CENTRE 

Introduction  
Hospitality and tourism industry plays a large part in India’s Economy. Socio-cultural history, rich 
heritage, myriad landscape lead to millions of tourists across the country. Thus, some parts of 
the country remain unexplored. The competence of such areas can help the people of the 
region for their livelihood and boost the Indian economy through the tourism sector. 

Aim 
To increase the tourism of a region having a strong social-cultural background which is 
neglected thus uplifting the economic condition of locals. 

Objectives 
● To create a centre having new facet to tourism with leisure as well as lull the mind with 
nature with location having various sight seeing in its vicinity. 
● Identify the site potential. 
● Also understanding the scope of tourism of a region. 

 
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Scope 
● Not to enhance the tourist spots, just the centre which will act as a halt or starting point 
for their journey. 
● Design Intervention will focus on leisure and nature-based activities. 
● Forms a Cross-cultural bridge between the undeveloped and developing parts of the 
country. 

Limitations 
Intermingling with different people through ecotourism may cause a shift in the mindset of the 
local community. They may not be able to preserve their culture but borrow unwanted traits 
through this mixing. 
Fall in commercial prey and equal profit sharing government policies etc. may affect the 
income of locals. 

Methodology 
● To understand the socio-cultural background and potential of the region. ( Aspects like 
population, occupation, income, Existing outside visitors per year to be analyzed) 
● To do Case studies of such regions which later boosted as a tourist spot (Example: 
Kutch) 
● Allied activity or workshop along with the stay in centre. (Example: Agro-industry, Local 
art workshops ) 
● Case studies of how to combine leisure and mindfulness activities in one roof. 

Project Output/ Hypothesis 

Tourists realise the value of preserving nature and potential of the region. And giving new 
identity to the place. 

Probable Site Option- Nighoj Village 

Location 
Nighoj Village, Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra. 
Vicinity 
90 KM away from Pune. 

 
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27 KM off Ranjangaon (Pilgrim place-Ashtavinayak Ganpati) 

About the village 
● Asia’s largest potholes with strong cultural background and historic structures. 
● Geologists from all over the world come every year to study these formations of 
potholes on the bank of Kukadi River. 
● There is a yearly religious festival where lakhs of people comes from adjacent 
villages to visit the temple. 
● Site can be in connection with the other Tourist spot in line with Ranjangaon, 
Morachi Chincholi. (Peacock Sanctuary)  

 
  
 
 

 
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Sources 

https://traveltolive.in/the-insiders-guide-to-nighoj-potholes/  
http://www.cloud9miles.com/nighoj-potholes/ 
http://www.theuntourists.com/nighoj-kund-the-natural-potholes/ 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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TOPIC 3: ‘SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE - A FOUNDATION FOR SMART CITY’ 

The need of being self-sustained and use of renewable energy is envisaged in these years. The 
aim of the centre​ is pedagogy about the need for sustainable practice in real life in an 
economic way. 
The project will act as an incubation centre for sustainable product and research 
innovation. ​Activities like major National and International Conferences, Hands-on Activities 
for School Going kids, festivals, Workshops can be done here. Vertical Farming is one such 
possibility at the centre. 
The Centre can be the first step to bring in sustainable practice in an urban area and 
create a utopian sustainable society.