Meeting on Implementation of Panch Gaurav Program

Udaipur: Efforts to implement the Panch Gaurav program, initiated by Chief Minister Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, have gained momentum. The program aims to preserve and promote the unique attributes of each district, based on their geographical and environmental conditions, such as crops, plants, handicrafts, tourism, and more. Following the formation of state and district-level committees, detailed action plans are now being developed. In this regard, the first meeting of the Panch Gaurav Program Implementation Committee for Udaipur district was held on Thursday at the Collectorate Mini Hall, chaired by District Collector Namit Mehta.

Initially, the committee’s member secretary, Punit Sharma, Joint Director of the Economic and Statistics Department, welcomed everyone and provided details about the Panch Gaurav program. He mentioned that Udaipur district has identified the following for the program: *Sitaphal* (custard apple) as one crop, *Mahua* (Madhuca) as one plant species, *Marble and Granite* products as one product, *Fatehsagar and Pichola Lakes* as one tourist site, and *Swimming* as one sport. 

District Collector Shri Mehta instructed the Horticulture Department to focus on *Sitaphal*, the Forest Department on *Mahua*, the Industries Department on *Marble and Granite products*, the Tourism Department on *Fatehsagar and Pichola Lakes*, and the Sports Department on *Swimming*, with detailed action plans to be submitted by 8th February. He emphasized that these proposals should align with state government guidelines, and at least two approved activities should be identified for the first phase.

The District Collector also directed the Information and Public Relations Department to coordinate with all concerned departments and prepare a 2-minute engaging short film on the Panch Gaurav program. During the meeting, suggestions for better implementation of the program were discussed. The District Collector welcomed the proposal to develop a *Panch Gaurav Square* in Udaipur city and instructed its inclusion in the action plan and proposals.

The meeting was attended by ADM (Administration) Deependrasinh Rathod, GM District Industries Center Shailendra Sharma, Deputy Director of Tourism Shikha Saxena, Deputy Director of Horticulture KC Sharma, Assistant Forest Conservator Surekha Chaudhary, ADEO TAD Dr. Amrita Dadhich, CPO Mahavir Prasad, and others.