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In 1915 the Port Trust Railway opened the Wadala [[Ballard Pier]] railway line. Petrol and kerosene installations also came up in Wadala.<ref name='Mumbai history mumbainet'>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbainet.com/template1.php?CID=15&SCID=5 |title=Mumbai History in the 19th and 20th centuries |accessdate=2009-06-25 }}</ref> The Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (formerly the Victoria Jubilee Technological Institute) moved to its present campus at Wadala in 1923.<ref name='VJTI history'>{{cite web|url=http://www.vjti.ac.in/home_history.asp |title=A Brief History of VJTI |accessdate=2009-06-25 }}</ref> The Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly the University Department of Chemical Technology) was established in Wadala in 1934.<ref name='UDCT history'>{{cite web|url=http://www.udct.org/info/aboutus.html |title=A Brief History of UDCT |accessdate=2009-06-25 }}</ref> |
In 1915 the Port Trust Railway opened the Wadala [[Ballard Pier]] railway line. Petrol and kerosene installations also came up in Wadala.<ref name='Mumbai history mumbainet'>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbainet.com/template1.php?CID=15&SCID=5 |title=Mumbai History in the 19th and 20th centuries |accessdate=2009-06-25 }}</ref> The Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (formerly the Victoria Jubilee Technological Institute) moved to its present campus at Wadala in 1923.<ref name='VJTI history'>{{cite web|url=http://www.vjti.ac.in/home_history.asp |title=A Brief History of VJTI |accessdate=2009-06-25 }}</ref> The Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly the University Department of Chemical Technology) was established in Wadala in 1934.<ref name='UDCT history'>{{cite web|url=http://www.udct.org/info/aboutus.html |title=A Brief History of UDCT |accessdate=2009-06-25 }}</ref> |
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During the [[Salt Satyagraha|Civil Disobedience Movement]], the Wadala Salt Works was raided by around 1,500 volunteers of the [[Congress party]] on June 1<sup>st</sup> 1930. The incident occurred after an appeal was made in the ''Congress Bulletin'' of May 31<sup>st</sup>, to challenge the 'British anarchy'. The government reacted quickly and 11 women were detained.{{ |
During the [[Salt Satyagraha|Civil Disobedience Movement]], the Wadala Salt Works was raided by around 1,500 volunteers of the [[Congress party]] on June 1<sup>st</sup> 1930. The incident occurred after an appeal was made in the ''Congress Bulletin'' of May 31<sup>st</sup>, to challenge the 'British anarchy'. The government reacted quickly and 11 women were detained.{{citation needed|date=December 2011}} |
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==Geography== |
==Geography== |
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A number of housing colonies exist in Wadala. Some of them are Bhakti Park, [[Dosti Acres]], Eucress and Lloyd's Estate. Wadala East also has the BPT (now MbPT housing colony), a large sprawling colony for the port workers complete with a hospital. Near Antop Hill, the [[government of India]] established the [[Intellectual Property]] Office responsible for Controlling General of [[Patents]], Designs and [[Trademarks]] in India. |
A number of housing colonies exist in Wadala. Some of them are Bhakti Park, [[Dosti Acres]], Eucress and Lloyd's Estate. Wadala East also has the BPT (now MbPT housing colony), a large sprawling colony for the port workers complete with a hospital. Near Antop Hill, the [[government of India]] established the [[Intellectual Property]] Office responsible for Controlling General of [[Patents]], Designs and [[Trademarks]] in India. |
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About 2 kilometers from Wadala Station East, past the truck terminus, is Flamingo Bay. From 1994, [[lesser flamingo]]s have been wintering here.<ref name='flamingo indian birds'>{{cite book| last = Ali | first = Badruddin | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Indian Birds Vol.2 |
About 2 kilometers from Wadala Station East, past the truck terminus, is Flamingo Bay. From 1994, [[lesser flamingo]]s have been wintering here.<ref name='flamingo indian birds'>{{cite book| last = Ali | first = Badruddin | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Indian Birds Vol.2 November–December 2006 | publisher = | year = 2006 | location = | pages = 1–2 | url = http://www.indianbirds.in/pdfs/Sewree%20birds.pdf | doi = | id = | isbn = }}</ref> From December to March, thousands of flamingos descend on the mudflats, a mile from the shore, to feed on the nutrient-rich marshes. The proposed [[Nhava Sheva]] bridge that will connect the island to the mainland has faced criticism from environmentalists, who allege that the habitat of these birds would be destroyed if the project is approved and completed.<ref name='flamingo petition'>{{cite web|url=http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/287470084 |title=Baywatch - Saving Mumbai's Flamingo Bay |accessdate=2009-06-25 }}</ref><ref name='Hindu flamingo bay'>{{cite news | first=Meena | last=Menon | coauthors= |authorlink= | title=Baywatch: Flamingo home in peril - Questions over the Nhava Sewri Trans Harbour sea link to be built at the Sewri Bay of Mumbai | date=2005-07-16 | publisher= | url =http://www.hinduonnet.com/2005/07/16/stories/2005071601082000.htm | work =The Hindu | pages = | accessdate = 2009-06-26 | language = }}</ref> |
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Over the years, [[slum]] development had started in Wadala adjacent to the railway tracks and a large colony began to form. In 2006, the [[Government of Maharashtra|state government]] took action and cleared the area of slums.<ref name='wadala slum dna'>{{cite news | first=Sharad | last=Vyas | coauthors= Surendra Gangan |authorlink= | title=Wadala slums seek help | date=2006-04-04 | publisher= | url =http://59.92.116.99/website/DOCPOST/apr06/RDC-apr-06-1/HH55-wadala-slums-seek-divine-help.pdf | work =DNA | pages = | accessdate = 2009-06-25 | language = }}</ref> |
Over the years, [[slum]] development had started in Wadala adjacent to the railway tracks and a large colony began to form. In 2006, the [[Government of Maharashtra|state government]] took action and cleared the area of slums.<ref name='wadala slum dna'>{{cite news | first=Sharad | last=Vyas | coauthors= Surendra Gangan |authorlink= | title=Wadala slums seek help | date=2006-04-04 | publisher= | url =http://59.92.116.99/website/DOCPOST/apr06/RDC-apr-06-1/HH55-wadala-slums-seek-divine-help.pdf | work =DNA | pages = | accessdate = 2009-06-25 | language = }}</ref> |
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* Sitaram Prakash High School |
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* Amulakh Amichand School |
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* The Dadar Parsee Youths Assembly High School |
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Wadala (Marathi: वडाळा रोड) (also spelled Vadala, formerly spelt Wuddala) is a residential central suburb of the city of Mumbai. Wadala Road is a station on the Harbour Line of Mumbai's railway network.
Overview
Wadala has several schools and some renowned institutions like Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I), The University Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly The University Department of Chemical Technology (UDCT)) and Khalsa College, located near one another. SNDT Women's University, Dr. Ambedkar Commerce & Law College also has a campus in Wadala West. The local college of Wadala is SIWS near the Wadala station. The largest bus depot in Mumbai, BEST's Wadala depot, is located here
It also houses one of India's most renowned eye hospitals, Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital along with the BPT Hospital and the Ackworth Leprosy Hospital. The Ackworth Leprosy Hospital was established during British rule, and part of its complex is now given to an AIDS awareness organisation as well. The world's first methane generation plant was set up in the Ackworth hostpital complex.[1]
History
Prehistoric
Wadala was one of the seven islands that were joined together to form the modern island of Mumbai. The island used to be called by different names viz. Parel, Dadar and Sion.[2][3]
19th Century
The Dadar-Matunga-Wadala-Sion scheme of 1899-1900 was the first planned suburban scheme in Bombay. The Bombay City Improvement Trust which was set after a bill was passed in the British parliament, formulated this plan in order to relieve congestion in the centre of the town, following the plague epidemics of the 1890s. According to the survey plan, 85,000 people were to be accommodated in the developments in Wadala.[4]
The plans regulated constructions with emphasis on proper sanitation. Buildings were to be three storeys high, and were to have open spaces between them. The land-use was planned to be a mix of residential, commercial and institutional constructions. Parks and gardens were planned, and the streets were well laid out.
440 acres (1.8 km2) of land was procured and leased to the Government for selling. For the first time housing cooperatives were formed to take advantage of newly developed land. The Parsi (Zoroastrian) and Hindu colonies in Dadar-Wadala and the Tamil colony in Wadala-Matunga were developed in this way.[4]
20th Century
In 1915 the Port Trust Railway opened the Wadala Ballard Pier railway line. Petrol and kerosene installations also came up in Wadala.[2] The Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (formerly the Victoria Jubilee Technological Institute) moved to its present campus at Wadala in 1923.[5] The Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly the University Department of Chemical Technology) was established in Wadala in 1934.[6]
During the Civil Disobedience Movement, the Wadala Salt Works was raided by around 1,500 volunteers of the Congress party on June 1st 1930. The incident occurred after an appeal was made in the Congress Bulletin of May 31st, to challenge the 'British anarchy'. The government reacted quickly and 11 women were detained.[citation needed]
Geography
Wadala used to be considered as a central suburb of the city of Mumbai, but is now well within the city limits. The area is bordered by Dadar on the West, Matunga on the Northwest, and Sewri on the South. The western areas of Wadala are covered by salt pans, which are on the shores of the Thane creek. On the Eastern border of Wadala, MMRDA has planned to construct a truck terminus, spread over 115 hectares (1.15 km2). Mumbai will have for the first time a centralized facility for the transport of goods by road.[7][8]
Landmarks and architecture
Wadala has a large number of old temples, university campuses and is also home to the world's largest IMAX dome theater.[9] It is also home to the Vidyalankar Educational Campus, whose building design has won an international award viz. Designshare's Honour award.[10][11][12][13] The BEST Transport Museum is also located at Wadala’s Anik Bus depot. It features amateur mini models of BEST buses and the ancient trams.[14]
Wadala is also known for Churches, Temples and Dargas. Near the station is the 400 year old Vitthal Temple built by Sant Tukaram who brought the idol from Pandharpur— home of the original temple of Lord Vithal. The temple is known as Prati Pandharpur (Pandharpur temple’s replica). One of the many one day festivals in Mumbai has been held in this temple to devote Lord Vitthal on Ashadhi Ekadashi (According to Hindu Calendar) in June/July.[15][16][17] Near this temple is the 15th-century Lord Ram temple and the Hanuman temple on the opposite side of the road. The Ram Temple also houses a marriage hall. On David S. Baretto road is located a Krishna Temple which also houses an orphanage. Wadala also has a Balaji Temple, that celebrates the Jatra festival each year in the month of January. Apart from these, there is also a Shiv Temple, a Devi Mandir and a small Gurudwara near the station.
The St. Joseph Church (Our Lady of Dolours Church) is situated on the D.S Barretto Road, between Five Gardens and Wadala station. This also houses the St. Joseph's High School. Opposite is the Don Bosco Shelter which is a centre for the rehabilitation and education of underprivileged children. The Barkat Ali Dargah is located on a hill where the bridge connecting Wadala East to Wadala West ends. It is another of Wadala's landmarks.
The St. Dominic Savio Church is located in Wadala East. This church, built in 1981, was the first of Mumbai churches to be situated on the first floor.
Wadala (East) houses two cemeteries - the Bahá'í Cemetery and the Chinese Cemetery. These cemeteries were laid out in Wadala a long time ago, for the same reason that the Ackworth Leprosy Home was built at Wadala viz. Wadala was considered a distant suburb of the city.
A number of housing colonies exist in Wadala. Some of them are Bhakti Park, Dosti Acres, Eucress and Lloyd's Estate. Wadala East also has the BPT (now MbPT housing colony), a large sprawling colony for the port workers complete with a hospital. Near Antop Hill, the government of India established the Intellectual Property Office responsible for Controlling General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks in India.
About 2 kilometers from Wadala Station East, past the truck terminus, is Flamingo Bay. From 1994, lesser flamingos have been wintering here.[18] From December to March, thousands of flamingos descend on the mudflats, a mile from the shore, to feed on the nutrient-rich marshes. The proposed Nhava Sheva bridge that will connect the island to the mainland has faced criticism from environmentalists, who allege that the habitat of these birds would be destroyed if the project is approved and completed.[19][20]
Over the years, slum development had started in Wadala adjacent to the railway tracks and a large colony began to form. In 2006, the state government took action and cleared the area of slums.[21]
Utilities
Wadala is supplied electricity by BEST. Wadala experiences very few electricity cuts in a year, if at all.[22] There are a number of schools, colleges and hospitals. There are police stations in both Wadala West and East. The Voice of Wadala is the neighbourhood newsletter, in print since 1988.[23] One of the concerns for residents of Wadala is that it does not have any malls or supermarkets. For shopping, one has to use local shops, or travel to Matunga or Dadar.[22]
List of schools
- SIWS (South Indian Welfare Society) (School & College)
- The Don Bosco High School
- Auxilium Convent High School
- St. Joseph's High School
- NKES (National Kannada Education Society's) High School
- AES (Andhra Education Society's) High School & Junior College
- Bansidhar Agarwal School
- Sitaram Prakash High School
- Amulakh Amichand School
- The Dadar Parsee Youths Assembly High School
- JB Vachha High School
- Nadkarni Park Municipal School
- C.G.E.E.S High School
- Dnyaneshwar Vidyalaya
- Knowledge center (Mumbai School)
- Nirmal Vidyalaya School, Ganesh Nagar
- Korba Mithagar Municipal School, Wadala East
List of colleges
- Vidyalankar Campus (Engineering (UG & PG), Science and Management Colleges)
- Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (V.J.T.I)
- The Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT)
- Dr. Ambedkar college of Commerce & Economics (D.A. College)
- Khalsa College
- The Andhra Education Society's Junior College of Science & Commerce
- Mumbai College of science and commerce
- Mumbai Institute of Management and Research
- SIWS (South Indian Welfare Society)
- Kala Saadhna (classical dance music academy)
List of Hospitals
BPT Hospital
Shobha Maternity Hospital
Ackworth Leprosy Hospital
Mumbai Port Trust Hospital
Aditya Eye hospital
Gallery
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Wadala Station
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Vithhal Mandir, Wadala West -
Our Lady of Dolours Church, Wadala West
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Rocket Garden, Wadala West -
Don Bosco Church, Wadala West
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UDCT, Wadala West -
Five Garden Area, Wadala West -
Ram Mandir, Wadala West -
Wadala Bridge -
Barkat Ali Dargah, Wadala East -
Nageshwar Mandir, Wadala East -
Vidyalankar Educational Campus, Wadala East -
Hanuman Mandir, Wadala East -
Dosti Acres, Wadala East -
Shaikh Mistry Dargah, Wadala East
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Indian Patent Office, Wadala East -
Mumbai Port Trust Railway Yard -
Bhakti Park, Wadala East -
Mangrove Garden, Wadala East -
Salt Pan, Wadala East
See also
References
- ^ Tomar, S.S. (1995). Energy agriculture and environment: with special reference to non-conventional energy sources in development of rural areas. Mittal Publications. pp. 2, The author cites Satianathan, (1975, p.14). ISBN 8170996139, 9788170996132.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b "Mumbai History in the 19th and 20th centuries". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ "The seven islands of Mumbai". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ a b "The Dadar-Matunga-Wadala-Sion scheme of 1899-1900". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ "A Brief History of VJTI". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ "A Brief History of UDCT". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ "Wadala Truck Terminal, a project by MMRDA". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ Foo, Ah Foong (1999). Sustainable cities in the 21st century. Singapore: NUS Press. p. 72. ISBN 9971692287, 9789971692285.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help); Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ Huda, Anwar (2004). The Art and Science of Cinema. India: Atlantic Publishers & Distributors. pp. 203–204. ISBN 8126903481, 9788126903481.
{{cite book}}: Check|isbn=value: invalid character (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Indian Design Comes of Age". Worldarchitecturenews.com. 2007-10-07. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- ^ "A work in totality" (PDF). Roof & Facade ASEAN edition. 2007-08-01. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
- ^ "Indian Architecture wins International Acclaim". Real Estate Times. 2007-10-11. Retrieved 2009-06-01.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ R, Priya (2008-04-16). "College shines with campus design". DNA. Retrieved 2009-06-01. [dead link]
- ^ "BEST Transport Museum in Anik Depot". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ "Faithfuls flock to Wadala temple on Ashadi Ekadashi". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ "Ashadi Ekadashi: Devotees throng Pandharpur". Sahara Samay Live. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Lakhs throng Pandharpur on Ashadhi Ekadashi". Daily Excelsior. 2008-07-06. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Ali, Badruddin (2006). Indian Birds Vol.2 November–December 2006 (PDF). pp. 1–2.
{{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Baywatch - Saving Mumbai's Flamingo Bay". Retrieved 2009-06-25.
- ^ Menon, Meena (2005-07-16). "Baywatch: Flamingo home in peril - Questions over the Nhava Sewri Trans Harbour sea link to be built at the Sewri Bay of Mumbai". The Hindu. Retrieved 2009-06-26.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Vyas, Sharad (2006-04-04). "Wadala slums seek help" (PDF). DNA. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|coauthors=ignored (|author=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Wadala area information". Mid-Day. 2009-05-08. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Voice of Wadala Newsletter". Retrieved 2009-06-25.