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Development of Tourist Village at Saidpur, Islamabad. Saidpur Model Village Overview. Development of the Village. Preservation of Heritage and Culture. Promotion of Arts and Crafts. Funding and Investment. Major Components of the Project. Road leading to the village was developed
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Major Components of the Project • Road leading to the village was developed • A mud-colored gateway was erected at the village’s entrance • A parking lot having capacity for 500 cars was constructed • A nullah passing through the village was transformed into a stream of clear water • Dilapidated commercial and residential units in the village were demolished and reconstructed • Some of the village buildings were renovated
The village has a Hindu temple and a Sikh shrine side by side. Both these buildings were given an uplift. • Another building was converted into a photo gallery containing photographs of the village’s and Islamabad’s history. • The temple initially housed a government high school. When the temple was to be renovated as a part of this project, another building for the school was constructed near the village. • A wooden kiosk, nomad gallery, arts and crafts shops and food outlets like The Hot Spot, Des Pardes and Village View were opened in the village as a part of this project
CONCLUSION • The village displays the real culture and tradition of Pakistan to the tourists • But it should be maintained well by CDA • The CDA must also fulfill its responsibility towards the residents