Assembly Speaker Mr Vasudev Devnani on Friday, 6 November, on the occasion of Dhanteras presented Ajmer city with special Diwali lighting. He inaugurated decorations on Purani Chowpati on behalf of the Municipal Corporation and heritage lighting on Pushkar Road by the Ajmer Development Authority (ADA).
According to ADA, the project installed a total of 244 heritage poles and 461 lights at a cost of ₹7 crore. These lights cover routes from Advait Ashram to Nausar Mata Temple and from Mittal Tiraha to the telephone exchange.
The Assembly Speaker said Anasagar Lake will be illuminated with over a lakh lamps and attractive electric decorations, while high‑mast and mini‑high‑mast lights are also being installed at major intersections, markets and main roads in the city.
Purpose of the project
The Municipal Corporation and ADA say the beautification work is aimed at enhancing the city’s appearance, providing better lighting for citizens and ensuring safe night‑time traffic.
Old poles and lights are being removed and reused on Chamunda Mata Temple Road and other areas, ensuring maximum utilization of resources.
Key representatives present
Mayor Mrs Anamika Sharma, City President Mr Ramesh Sony, Corporation Commissioner Mr Gaurav Budania, Councillor Mr Vinod Deedwaniya, Mrs Monika Jain and Ms Kashyapi Sankhla along with several elected representatives and the public were present.
- Lighting inauguration: Purani Chowpati (Municipal Corporation)
- Heritage lighting: Pushkar Road (ADA)
- Total cost: ₹7 crore
- Poles installed: 244, Lights: 461