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My favourite city in da world - JAMSHEDPUR

A city located in the state of Jharkand in India founded by the late Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata as Sakchi. In 1919 Lord Chelmsford named it Jamshedpur, in honour of its founder, whose birthday is celebrated on 3rd March as Founder's Day. J. N. Tata had written to his son Dorabji Tata about his vision of a great city in the area.

Jamshedpur is home to the first private Iron and Steel company of India, Tata Steel, and is commonly called "Tata" as a result of the company's significant presence. The areas surrounding Jamshedpur are rich in minerals, and natural beauty. including iron ore, coal, manganese and lime.

The city recently won international acclaim when it was selected for the 2004 Global Compact City award from the UN in India, beating other contenders such as Bangalore, Pune and Chandigarh, amongst others. A true testimony indeed to its robust infrastructure, cosmopolitan outlook and strong industry.

It is a modern, industrial city; the main industries being iron and steel, truck manufacturing, tinplate production, cement and other small and medium scale industries revolving around these products. The largest factory is that of Tata Steel (the erstwhile TISCO), and it is situated almost at the center of the city.

PLACES OF INTEREST To a newcomer, coming from a big metropolis, settling down to the quite pace of the life in Steel city takes sometime. The surroundings, the set ups, the way of life, have a stamp of their own. The first thing that strikes a newcomer to the city is its quietness. He is not to find the 'hustle bustle' of a big city here. The traffic jams and the crowds are simply missing from the scene.

A bus, an auto or a taxi takes you from the station to your place or destination. As your conveyance, speeds along the quite roads, your eyes will take note of the surrounding hills, the orderly greenery along the roads, and you would like to relax. In the city where ever you go, the sweeping Dalma range beckons you the horizon. The ubiquitous Subernarekha River bursts upon your view from time to time in Sonari and Sakchi.

In summer, Jamshedpur citizens crowd the Jubilee Park to beat the heat. Built in the lines of the Vrindavan garden in Mysore, it is also a picnic spot. The lake beside the TISCO nurseries, the children's Park, the "rose-beds" also call for sightseer's attention.

JUBILEE PARK Jubilee Park is a place of releasing one's tension in its natural beauty. A number of parks and gardens all over the city have added a lot to its glamour. This 80-hectare park, planned after the Brindawan Garden of Mysore and built at the cost of Rs. 27 lakhs was gifted to the citizens of Jamshedpur by the Tata Steel Co. on the occasion of its Golden Jubilee in 1958. The park includes 34 tier Mughal Gardens, a lake with boathouse and fishing facilities and a canteen. It also has a children park, a mini golf course, and an avenue of fountains, a beautiful Rose garden, and towered by a double life size statue of J.N. Tata. The Jubilee Park is lit up with multi colored lamps every Tuesday and Sunday, being the weekend for trade and industry. The leaping fountains present a pretty sight.

SIR DORABJI TATA PARK Russi Mody Park is situated near Keenan Stadium. It has recently been christened after the name of Sir Dorabji Jamshetji Tata, son of J.N. Tata & the first chairman of Tata Steel. Manicured lawns, flower beds and brilliantly lit fountains provide a delightful touch of colour to the park.

TATA STEEL ZOOLOGICAL PARK Located only a few kilometers away from the Steel Plant is the Zoo which houses a variety of animals and birds. The Safari Park in the zoo enables visitors to take a drive through a wooded area where animals roam free and uncaged. A visit to the Nature Education Centre, a boat ride in the Jubilee Lake or a walk in the Nature Trail are unique outlets to relax. The co-existence of wild life in close proximity to the Steel Plant is evidence of the excellent balance of industry with nature.

JUBILEE AMUSEMENT PARK The park has redefined entertainment in the Steel City. A special gift to the children of Jamshedpur, the amusement park provides entertainment that is available in far away metros only. The green hillocks and the waterbody provide a wonderful ambience for an outing where games like whirling in the wind, dashing cars, rolling till the moon, derby riding, caterpillar ride and a 75-meter slide can be enjoyed.

HUDCO LAKE Nestled in the picturesque and hilly terrain of Telco Colony, the lake is a delightful retreat for those desirous of being 'in nature's lap' within the city precincts.

DIMNA LAKE Located at a distance of 13 kms from the city limits, at the foot of the Dalma Hills, its salubrious surroundings are ideal for picnics and boat rides. The famed Dimna Lake, the reservoir to the steel city should not be forgotten in this connection. A journey to this 'picnic spot' takes us through sprawling greenery on all sides. As one reaches the destination, the cool, refreshing view of the Dimna comes to one's sight. Here is a sparkling expanse of water nesting at the foot of the hills. On one side a stretch of walkers' footpath encircles the lake.

DALMA WILDLIFE SANCTUARY Lurking in the thick cover of its jungles (193 sq kms) are elephants, barking deer, sloth bears, porcupines, leopards, tigers, etc. The steep slopes of Dalma Hills are also a trekker's delight.
Dimna lake and dam