Tourism is the second biggest industry with the number of people it employs. The traveler sees what he sees but the tourist sees what he has come to see. Rajasthan ranks as number 6th in the list of top tourist destinations in Asia. Rajasthan is not just a state of culture and heritage, or sand dunes and scorching desert, but it takes colors of wonderful modern art in its entire whole as well. Under the leadership of Chief Minister VasundharaRaje, Rajasthan is moving towards a mesmerizing transformation. We can say that an amazing juxtaposition of tradition and technology can now be witnessed as this desert state is now defining magnificence in its own unique terms. CM VasundharaRaje rightly said that “Rajasthan is more than just forts and palaces”. She with her dedicated teams is working day and night to bring a new shiny makeover. They say journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step. Team Rajasthan and CM Raje together aim towards forming an outstanding image of Rajasthan through which it could be recognized on the national as well as global platform.
Through this transforming process implemented by the development authorities of Rajasthan, SawaiMadhopur Railway Station has been awarded with the “Best tourism friendly station”.
It is a matter of pride and prestige for Rajasthan, as SawaiMadhopur Railway Station has finally achieved the much deserved recognition. Now what makes this news even greater for Rajasthan is that not only SawaiMadhopur Railway Station but several other railway stations of the state are being renovated with an angle of beautification. After winning this award SawaiMadhopur Railway Station has set an inspiring benchmark for the entire country to laud. Even though it is a small railway station, the way it has been catered with beautiful wildlife paintings and colors, is highly commendable. All the other railway stations of Rajasthan which have already taken the path of cleanliness and renovation, can now look up to SawaiMadhopur as the best example and follow the league.
Rajasthan government has planned to introduce the visitors with the soul of cities by giving them an insight to what each city represents. This is being done through painting the railway stations with the richness each city exhibits. Following the example of SawaiMadhopur Railway Station, the other city stations are doing their part and contributing for a glorified Rajasthan
JAIPUR RAILWAY STATION
Different segments of Jaipur Junction have been decorated with the famous Jogi Kala. People of Jogi Community of Magdiwada, Sirohi have an expertise in this art. Paintings of Jaipur’s colorful puppets and monuments have been adorned by this particular Jogi Kala with perfection.
BHARATPUR RAILWAY STATION
This city is famous of its Bird Sanctuary and to match its popularity, its station has also been decorated with the paintings of the same theme.
AJMER RAILWAY STATION
Ajmer railway station has been given the gift of beautiful calligraphy which is etched in languages like, Devanagari, Persian and Urdu. Each of them iterate touching poems of Kabir, Mirabai and other Sufi poets.
JODHPURRAILWAY STATION
The big panels in Jodhpur Railway Station are chosen to be painted with intricate scrolls of pabujikifadh. The color combination of these paintings has multiplied station’s attractiveness manifold.
BIKANERRAILWAY STATION
The city is known for its magnificent BadalMahal and that is what is intricately illustrated on the walls of Bikaner Railway Station. Along with this, beautiful floral panels are also drawn to give this station an extra Rajasthani edge.
