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MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS
RAIL LAND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (RLDA)
Model
Request for Qualification
For
PPP Projects
PROJECT INFORMATION
MEMORANDUM
FOR
MULTIFUNCTIONAL COMPLEX
AT
SANCHI
Rail Land Development Authority
Near Safdarjung Railway Station, Moti Bagh-1
New Delhi – 110021
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DISCLAIMER
This Project Information Memorandum (the “PIM”) is issued by Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA)
in pursuant to the Request for Proposal vide to provide interested parties hereof a brief overview of plot of
land (the “Site”) and related information about the prospects for development of multifunctional complex
at the Site on long term lease.
The PIM is being distributed for information purposes only and on condition that it is used for no purpose
other than participation in the tender process. The PIM is not a prospectus or offer or invitation to the
public in relation to the Site.
The PIM does not constitute a recommendation by RLDA or any other person to form a basis for
investment. While considering the Site, each bidder should make its own independent assessment and
seek its own professional, financial and legal advice. Bidders should conduct their own investigation and
analysis of the Site, the information contained in the PIM and any other information provided to, or
obtained by the Bidders or any of them or any of their respective advisers.
While the information in the PIM has been prepared in good faith, it is not and does not purport to be
comprehensive or to have been independently verified and neither RLDA nor any of its officers,
employees, advisers or consultants accept any liability or responsibility for the accuracy, reasonableness
or completeness of, or for any errors, omissions or misstatements, negligent or otherwise, relating to, or
makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, with respect to, the information contained in
the PIM or on which the PIM is based or with respect to any written or oral information made or to be
made available to any of the Bidder or its professional advisers and, so far as permitted by law and
except in the case of fraudulent misrepresentation by the party concerned, any liability therefore is hereby
expressly disclaimed.
The information contained in the PIM is selective and is subject to updating, expansion, revision and
amendment. It does not, and does not purport to, contain all the information that a Bidder may require.
Neither RLDA nor any of its advisers undertakes to provide any Bidder with access to any additional
information or to update the information in the PIM or to correct any inaccuracies therein, which may
become apparent. Each Bidder must conduct its own analysis of the information contained in the PIM and
is advised to carry out its own investigation into the prospects of developing the Site, the legislative and
regulatory regime which applies to commercial development in India, and all matters pertinent to the Site
and to seek its own professional advice on the legal, financial, regulatory and taxation consequences of
entering into any agreement or arrangement relating to the proposed Site.
The PIM is for use only by the Bidders. The PIM may not be copied, or distributed by any Bidder to third
parties (other than in confidence to that Bidder’s professional advisers) or prospective consortium
members. Under no circumstances should Bidders make contact with officers or employees of MOR
unless invited by the MOR or in accordance with the PIM.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
S.NO PARTICULARS
Sanchi
1.1 Sanchi City Profile 4
1.2 Executive Summary 5
1.3 Location On City Map and Connectivity 6
1.4 Demography 7
1.5 Rail Passenger Traffic 7
1.6 Site Location and Attributes 9
1.7 Site Layout Plan 12
1.8 Site Photographs 13
1.9 Plot Details and Area Assessment 19
1.10 Retail/Real Estate Market 19
1.11 Suggested Product Mix 20
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Please refer to General PIM-Knight Frank for the Tender Process chart, Project
Potential, Guidelines on EOI and Clustering and Group Bidding on the RLDA
website.
CITY PROFILE
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Sanchi is a small village in Raisen District of the state of Madhya Pradesh, India, it is located 46 km north east of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in the central part of the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is the location of several Buddhist monuments dating from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th century CE and is one of the important places of Buddhist pilgrimage. It is a nagar panchayat in Raisen district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Toranas surround the Stupa and they each represent love, peace, trust, and courage.
The 'Great Stupa' at Sanchi was originally commissioned by the emperor Ashoka the Great in the 3rd century BCE. Its nucleus was a simple hemispherical brick structure built over the relics of the Buddha. It was crowned by the chatra, a parasol-like structure symbolising high rank, which was intended to honor and shelter the relics.
Sanchi Stupa Ashok Pillar
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Sanchi Stupa Sanchi Stupa
1.2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Location: Sanchi Land Area proposed: 4000 sqm. Built up Area: 1600 sqm. Existing development at site: 3 nos. abandoned staff quarters to be dismantled by developer
and one dry well to be dismantled if required. Surroundings: North: Yard/Road
South: Sri Lankan Society Building East: Railway Staff quarters West: Station circulating area
Accessibility: The site is accessible from the station circulating area.
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1.3 LOCATION AND CONNECTIVITY
Sanchi is well connected to the other Indian cities through rail road and airways.
1: Location of Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh
Source: Maps of India
Roadways
The road networks that link Sanchi to places in and around Madhya Pradesh are well-laid and well-maintained. These motor able roads connect Sanchi to places like Bhopal (46 km), Vidisha (10 km) and Indore (232 km). There are regular tourist buses (deluxe/ non deluxe) that motors between Bhopal and Sanchi. Various tour operators also provide private taxis and cabs for travelling to Sanchi.
Railways
The nearest railhead from Sanchi is located in Bhopal. Sanchi is connected to the rest of the state via the railways.
Bhopal Sanchi
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Airways
The nearest airhead is the ‘Raja Bhoj’ Airport, located in Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. It is 46 km from Sanchi and is an important domestic airport of the state. Major airlines like Jet Airways (to Delhi, Indore and Mumbai), Air Deccan (to Delhi and Jabalpur) and Air India Regional (to Delhi, Mumbai, Indore and Gwalior) connect the airport to other important places in India. The only international airline is Air India, which operates flights to Dubai and Sharjah.
1.4 DEMOGRAPHY
As per the census of 2001, Sanchi had a population of 6785. Males constituted 53% of the population and females 47%. Sanchi has an average literacy rate of 67%. Male literacy is 75% and female literacy is 57%. In Sanchi, 16% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Description Breakup
Population
Total: 6785
Male: 3,596 (53%)
Female: 3,188 (47%)
Literacy Rate
Average: 67%
Male: 75%
Female: 57%
Source: Wikipedia
1.5 RAIL PASSENGER TRAFFIC
Sanchi Junction falls in the West Central Railway zone of the Indian railways.
i) No. of Passenger Trains per day – 13 nos.
ii) Average No. of passengers per day at station- 500
iii) Average passenger ticket earnings per day- ` 10,000
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RAIL CONNECTIVITY MAP OF MADHYA PRADESH
Source: www.mapsofindia.com
Sanchi
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1.6 SITE LOCATION AND ATTRIBUTES
The site is spread over 4000 sqm. To the north of the plot is the Yard. To the east is the railway staff
quarters, to the west is the station circulating area and to the south is the Sri Lankan society building. At
present 3 nos. abandoned staff quarters exist on the site which are to be dismantled by the developer if
required.
City View
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Location of Sanchi MFC
MFC Site
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Closer look at the proposed MFC site
Latitude: 23°29'17.08"N
Longitude: 77°44'10.89"E
Station
circulating
area
Sri Lankan
Society
building
Yard/Road Rly staff
quarters
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1.7 Site Layout Plan
All
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1.8 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
PHOTOGRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION OF THE SITE
Station building Main entrance
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Station circulating area, Station bldg on R.H.S
Municipal Market on the Station Approach Road
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Site Area
View of Site (R.H.S) from station circulating area
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View of P.F. from site
Site View
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Site view with abandoned well
Site view showing abandoned structure
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View of station platform
1.9 PLOT DETAILS AND AREA STATEMENT
The area of subject land plot is approximately 4,000 sq m, which is suitable for commercial (retail) and budget hotel development.
AREA STATEMENT FOR THE PROPOSED MFC
Area Statement
Site Area Utilized 4,000.00 in SQM
43,040.00 In sft.
Maximum Built up Area 17,216.00 In sft.
1.10 Retail/Real Estate Market
Sanchi has earned the reputation of being one of the major Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India. On the
virtue of being dotted with myriad monuments and holy places that have integral association with Lord
Buddha and Buddhism in general, Sanchi lures a number of tourists. Be it a devout follower of Buddhism
or a casual tourist interested in exploring the tourist highlights, Sanchi registers a steady growth in the
tourist footfall. The hotels in Sanchi are doing a great hob in the way it tackles the tourist pressure.
Hotels in Sanchi can be conveniently categorized into heritage hotels and modern hotels. Those who
believe that a pleasurable accommodation complete with all the comforts plays a key role in making your
vacation pleasurable should seek accommodation in the heritage hotels in Sanchi. Besides elegantly
appointed rooms replete with all the modern amenities and on-site restaurants serving a wide range of
scrumptious dishfuls, the heritage hotels in Sanchi, also offer an impressive range of recreational facilities
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to keep the guests engaged and occupied during leisure hours. Most of the Sanchi hotels features travel
desk that will render effective help in case you wish to explore the popular tourist interests in and around
Sanchi. The Gateway Retreat is one of the famous hotels in the city and the tariffs start at `1700.
The Gateway Retreat
1.11 SUGGESTED PRODUCT MIX
Sanchi is a popular tourist destination and can surely benefit form a good quality budget hotel at the MFC location. In addition retail formats for apparels and accessories and F&B can be sustained at this location. The products that are envisaged to be developed on the MFC sites as per the Indian Railways are:
HOTEL RETAIL RETAIL AMENITIES • Rooms (AC/ Non AC) • Dormitory • Community
Center/Restaurant/Banquet
• Retail Retail Shops/Dining
• Anchor/Food Court/Food Plaza Vanilla Shops
• Lounge Shops
• ATM • Clinic • Internet
Café/ISD/PCO • Variety Store • Pharmacy/Book
Stalls • Bank Branch + ATM • Prepaid Taxi Car
Rentals • Cloak Rooms • Tourist Information
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