Latest news and Updates On Mount Abu [ 31/07/2022 ]

 Golf Returns to Mount Abu: A Comeback for the Elites’ Game

Exciting news for golf enthusiasts! Golf will return to Mount Abu next month, bringing back a once-thriving tradition. Back in the day, the lush greens of Mount Abu welcomed avid golfers, but for reasons lost to history—perhaps following the departure of the British and the shift of the Police Training Academy—the sport faded away. Financial constraints and the lack of a dedicated club led to the deterioration of the course, leaving even the tiny pavilion overlooking it in a state of disrepair (see the snap below).

Golf pavilion of a bygone era 

However, that’s about to change. The inclusion of golf and polo in Mount Abu’s tourism program by the Rajasthan government shows a resurgence of these traditional sports. Polo will make a comeback as well, starting again from where it left off in 2008. All departments are backing changing Mount Abu into an international tourist centre. Including sporting activities is a key component of this vision.

Salgaon Dam Project Gets the Green Light

In another landmark development, Mount Abu has received clearance for the much-anticipated Salgaon Dam project—a wait that has lasted an incredible 44 years!

This project is a significant milestone for the people of Mount Abu. Every year, we’ve relied on the monsoon rains to meet our water needs, often resorting to prayers and havans to the rain gods. Severe hardships were experienced by the community when a failed monsoon resulted in our existing water supply being insufficient. The Salgaon Dam will be a significant change, offering us a more reliable water source.

The entire community will celebrate when they lay the foundation stone for the Salgaon Dam. I, for one, will raise a glass and toast to the health of the gods and the future of Mount Abu. Cheers!. Cheers 🥃

Click on the link below to read the project report.

Mount Abu’s Salgaon dam project cleared with the sincere efforts of MP Neeraj Dangi

World water day 22 March Mount Abu.

World Water Day 22 March 2019 Mount Abu.

Lower Khodra Dam

Lower Khodra Dam

Upper Khodra Dam

Upper Khodra Dam( Photos to this post Per kind favour Mohan from St. Mary's school and Charles Guide 

Navigating the Waters: Mount Abu’s Survival Battle on World Water Day 2019. 

Introduction:

Every year on March 22, World Water Day is a global reminder of the crucial need for water conservation. This day has special importance in the charming hill resort of Mount Abu, tucked in the Aravalli Range and Rajasthan’s sole hill station. The town is at a crossroads in its quest for sustainable water management, as it faces a recurrent water problem and the aftermath of a poor monsoon.

Water Problems at Mount Abu:

Mount Abu’s reliance on the monsoon for water supplies has long been a concern, and last year’s poor monsoon has further aggravated the situation. In response to worries about water scarcity, officials are considering harsh measures, such as closing schools during the hot summer months, to protect this valuable resource.

Roads and Sewerage Systems Reconstruction:

To make matters worse, 80% of Mount Abu’s roadways are now under development, to install sewage lines. This decision has prompted local outrage, with many questioning the decision to prioritise a sewage infrastructure above the much-anticipated “Salgaon Dam Project.” Residents are cynical of the continuing sewage project, calling it a “ghost project” in the face of an urgent need for a stable water supply.

The Salgaon Dam Project: A Glimmer of Hope

In contrast to the uncertainties surrounding the sewage project, the Salgaon Dam Project provides a ray of optimism for Mount Abu locals. The project offers a long-term water supply, which will be a lifeline for a community dealing with an erratic monsoon pattern. This project is of great significance, as it highlights Mount Abu's commitment to infrastructure development by creating new gardens around the picturesque Nakki Lake.

 Prioritising Critical Needs:

 The current situation in Mount Abu highlights the critical necessity to prioritise projects that address the town’s immediate water needs. As the municipality navigates this difficult moment, budget allocation choices should prioritize initiatives that assure a safe and sustainable water supply. The Salgaon Dam Project is a positive step forward, pointing out the town’s commitment to securing its future against the oncoming threat of water shortage.

 On World Water Day 2019, Mount Abu sits at the crossroads of progress and preservation. The continuing infrastructure upgrades and the promise represented by the Salgaon Dam Project testify to the town’s dedication to solving its water challenges. As the community faces obstacles, it serves as a reminder that long-term progress must be based on meeting the basic needs of its citizens. Only by collaboration and deliberate prioritisation can Mount Abu ensure a water-rich future despite Rajasthan’s parched landscapes.

The Monsoons 1 August 2010 Mt.Abu

The heavy downpour we had yesterday evening excited the Abuites as all streams and makeshift dams were overflowing. Folks rushed down to glimpse the waterfall beyond the tax barrier. I only hope this is a sign from the heavens that the Gods are pleased and this will continue. if not, then we are at the mercy of the rain gods for our water supply. If the Gods are not in favour and do not shower us with showers of rain, we would be confident this hill station has fallen short of the grace of the gods that once favoured this green oasis.

The present storage capacity of rainwater is a constant cause of concern for everyone. The Rajasthan Government must go ahead with the Salgaon Dam project to ease the present storage capacity of rainwater.

Mount Abu desperately needs a reservoir for drinking water, if it does not take immediate action in making a concrete decision, it would spell catastrophic results for this Oasis of the Rajasthan desert in the years to come.

The Pilgrim Road stream

The stream opposite my home The Abode