Background Research:

 Stone is the world's original building and memorial material. It has been  India is a leading commercial natural stone producing country in the world,
used for thousands of years and most of the oldest, remaining structures in delivering 27% of the total world's production of stones from its quarries and
the world are made from stone. exporting natural stone products worth of $300 million each year.
 India is one of the leading countries in the natural stone industry. India is  The economic growth in India can be seen in construction business. Finnish
known for its stone industry and it is one of the biggest exporters of natural stone companies export 90 per cent of the stone production and have a
stone in the world. strong experience of the international business environment.
India Stone Production  India is a major producer of several stone products. Marble, sandstone,
8% 23% Marble granite, limestone slate, quartz, and kotastone are all available through the
Indian stone industry.
Granite
 Over the past decade, the government has made significant investments in
44%
25% Sandstone infrastructure and technology that promise to further improve the natural
Limestoe stone industry around the country. Other nations source all sorts of stones
from India, from flooring slabs and tombstones, for masonry, to tiles and
landscaping stones for gardens.

Globally Production Of Stone

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0% Product mix of Indian Stone Exports

4%
7% 6% Slate Stone
7%
Sandstone, Limestone
Granite cut blocks
35% 34% Granite Slabs
Granite Polished Tiles
India Mineral Resources Map
7% Other Granite Products
Marble Slabs
Source : Gov. Of India Marvle Polished Tiles

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 Why stone is losing popularity?
Background Research:  Dressing of stones is tedious, laborious and time consuming. Desired strength
 Most of the industry is located in the southern part of the country with its and quality not available at moderate rates especially in plain [Link], Steel
depth of granite deposits, although there is a growing dimension to the are alternatives to stones and gives more strength and flexibility.
industry with marble deposits located in Gujarat and Rajasthan. Types of stone available in India:
 When the rise of artificial stone is added into this economic recipe, the
export markets for the Indian stone industry are also struggling.
13847
14000 Slate & Quartize Granite Limestone
Marble Sandstone 11771
12000
10467
9570
Production in Thousand Tones

10000
8585 8754
7807
7643
8000 7019

6000 5486 5524

The stones used for various types of works are as follows:
4308  Fine-grained granite and gneiss stones are used for Heavy engineering
3748
4000 works such as building bridge piers, breakwaters, monuments, etc.
 Granite, quartzite and compact sandstones are used for masonry works in
industrial areas exposed to smoke and fumes.
2000
853 768 695 761  Marble, granite and sandstone are used for facing work of buildings.
363 8 358
6 5 335 4 24  Limestone and sandstone are used for general building works.
0  Granite, quartzite stones are used in foundations of building in places with
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 the high groundwater level.
Stones in Rajasthan Source : Gov. Of India  Marble, slate, sandstone and granite stones are used for floor paving.
What is Stone?
 Hard solid non-metallic mineral matter of which rock is made, especially as What is artificial stone?
a building material.  Artificial stone, which is also called casted stone, is constructed from
 Stone is the prime material of building construction. cement, sand , and natural aggregate such as crushed stone.
 Building stone, also called dimension stone, derives from one of three  It is possible to provide certain surface textures to artificial stones.
naturally occurring rock types Sometimes, specific pigments used to achieve certain color.
 It is composed of 93% natural quartz and 7% mineral pigments, resins and
Why Stone?
other additives.
 Stone is an essential and more permanent building material in construction
than other natural building materials. Types of artificial stones:
 Building stone should possess enough strength and durability and can last
for many years without losing its luster and its natural color.
Why uses of stone in building reduce?
 Traditional stone masonry is rarely used today, because stone is expensive
to quarry, cut and transport, and the building process is labor. Concrete block Artificial marbles Bituminous stone Ransom stone, etc.

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Background Research:
Granite: Marble :
 Granite has been used as a building  This is a metamorphic rock. It can take a good polish. It is available in
material since ancient times. It is one different pleasing colors like white and pink. Its specific gravity is 2.65, and
of the oldest and most durable building compressive strength is 70–75 N/mm2.
products available.  It is used for facing and ornamental works. It is used for columns, flooring,
 Granite defined as a coarse-grained, steps etc.
quartz- and feldspar-bearing igneous  It is a metamorphic rock which can be easily cut and carved into different
rock that is made up entirely of shapes. It is used for ornamental purposes, stone facing slabs, flooring,
crystals. facing works etc.
 India is endowed with abundant  The occurrences of marble have been reported from many states, via,
resources of wide variety of granite Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu &
comprising over 200 shades out of 300 Kashmir, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Among the
shades. As per NMI data base based on above states, marble deposits of economic importance are localized in
UNFC system reserves/resources of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh .Rajasthan has the
granite dimension stone of all types distinction of having the best among Indian resources of good quality marble.
have been estimated at 46,320  IBM has prepared a mineral inventory of marble reserves/ resources as per
million cubic meters. NMI data base, based on UNFC system as on 1.4.2015 which is furnished.
 Of these resources, 264 million cubic meters (less than 1%) fall under  The total resources of all grades of marble have been estimated at 1,945
Reserves category, while the remaining 46,056 million cubic meters (about million tones. Of these, only about 4.5 million tones (0.23%) fall under
99%) fall under Remaining Resources category 'reserves' category and about 1941.3 million tones (99.77%) under 'remaining
 State wise breakup of total resources reveals that Karnataka & Rajasthan resources' category.
share about 20% each of the resources which are followed by Jharkhand Types of marble available in India:
(19%), Gujarat (18%), Andhra Pradesh (5%) and Madhya Pradesh & Orissa (4%
Makarna marble Green marble Onyx marble
each).
 Specific gravity is 2.0 to 2.7 and Compressive strength is varies from 770 kg/
cm2 to 1300 kg/cm2.
Types of granite available in India:

Black Granite
White Granite Banswara purple marble Opal white marble Opal yellow marble
Red Granite
Blue Granite
Brown Granite
Yellow Granite
Beige Granite
Green Granite
Pink Granite

IndiaMARTPolished K Black Granite Stone, Thickness: 16 mm, Rs 115 /square feet | ID: 20779492848 IndiaMARTPolished K makarna marble Stone, Thickness: 16 mm, Rs 115 /square feet | ID: 20779492848

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Background Research: Introduction :
Limestone:  Centre for development of stones or C-DOS is a community which is for
development of stones sector in construction industry in India.
 The limestone which is used as dimension stone differs from the limestone
 The centre provides a comprehensive range of activities, facilities and act as
used for cement making or for any other industrial purpose in two ways —
a reference point for all stakeholders in the stone sector
firstly, chemical composition and secondly, the mode of occurrence.
 Its represent the unique opportunity for India in stone sector in construction
 Limestone has been used since ancient times for construction of houses,
industry for use as building material in industry as well as economical sector
flooring and for various other building purposes.
being approached by national and international organizations as
 In recent times, the use of limestone has increased manifold mainly for
representative of the Indian stone industry for information and co-operation.
interior flooring, as cobble stones and for decorative purposes in
 The centre also provide information of artificial stone made from the waste
combination with other stones because of its availability in a ranged of
of mining of natural stone.
colors and shades.
Aim:
 Limestone is a Sedimentary
 The aim is to promote, develop and support the dimensional sector of stones
type of stone.
in India.
 It is consists of carbonate of lime.
It is specific gravity is 2
to 2.75 and compressive Objectives:
strength is 550 kg/ cm2.  To provide the collection, analytical and dissemination of statistics/
 Uses of limestone are many information on stone sector.
purposes like  To provide / promote the latest technology and imparting the training to
for flooring, step, wall, manufactur Entrepreneur, Operator, Builders, Engineers, Architects in stone sector.
e of lime, etc. Limestone is locally  To create the attraction to people by placing the display center.
found in Rajasthan,  To provide the brand equity of Indian dimensional stone.
Punjab, Andaman Island, Himachal
Pradesh, M.P., and Bihar. Need of the study:
 The need of the study is to help our future generation for understanding our
history and also to maintain the real characters of the cities in rapidly
changed modern era.
Sandstone:
 Due to large scale of industrial revolution, there was a mad rush of using
 Sandstone is a sedimentary rock consisting of various minerals such as glass, concrete, iron and steel to built the biggest and tallest buildings.
feldspar, quartz, silica, and others. This stone is available in different colors  The need is to match up architects across the world begun using the same
such as brown, grey, white, yellow, red, and dark gray. tactics and as a result of which the culturally rich material and their style of
 Sandstone uses in Roofing, Bridge piers, Facing works, Columns, Dams, cities across the world was torn apart.
River walls, etc.  Through this topic we promote our ancient history, local material and unique
 The compressive strength of sandstone varies from 560 to 1100 kg/cm2. style and interpret with best possible standards.
 Its specific gravity varies between 2.64 and 2.77 μm.
 Sandstone reserves in India are found over the states of Andhra Pradesh, Tentative Program:
Assam, Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Entrance Administration Test lab Open exhibition
Karnataka, Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and West Parking Display Center Exhibition Workshop
Bengal.

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Introduction :  CDOS has emerged as a reference point for the stone industry in India and is
regularly being approached by national and international organizations as
representative of the Indian Stone Industry for information and co-operation.
 CDOS at present carrying out a number of activities encompassing issues
related to trade information, trade promotion, training of manpower,
promotion of artifacts, up gradation of technology, testing of stones etc.
 The day-to-day activities of CDOS are supervised by the Chief Executive
Officer of CDOS under overall guidance and authority of the Governing Board.

Different modules of the Centre :

India map Rajasthan map Jaipur map  Trade Information Centre  Natural Stone Park  R & D Centre cum
 Trade Promotion Centre  Stone Display Centre Testing Facility
Location : SP-8, Phase IV, Sitapura Industrial
Area, Sitapura, Tonk Road, Sitapura, Jaipur,
Rajasthan ,302021
Total Area : 9.7 Acres
Land use in Master Plan: Industrial
Ownership : RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial
Development & Investment Corporation Ltd.),
Government of Rajasthan Source : Google Map
 Centre for Development Of Stones (CDOS) was set up by the Government of
Rajasthan and Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment
Corporation Ltd. (RIICO) in the year 1998 at Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
 The Centre has got
membership from
trade and industry
from all over India.
 CDOS serves a
catalyst towards
synergetic
relationship
between individuals
and institutions
working in diverse - Entry/Exit - Security Cabin - Sculpture making space
stone-related
areas and to - Parking - Passage - Testing Lab
maximize their
total effectiveness. Source : Google Earth - Administration - Display Centre - Open Space

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1. Entrance 2. Parking 3. Display Centre R & D Testing Centre :
 Testing of stones as per international standards ( ASTM, EN, BIS )
 Chemical testing facilities are :
1. Compression lab 4. Petrology lab
2. Chemical lab 5. Physico mechanical lab
3. Thermo chemical lab 6. Geology lab

4. Test Centre

3.
2.

4.
1.
5. Chemical Lab Thermo Chemical Test Lab Reception Area

5. Sculpture making Site Plan

Display Centre & Stone Park :
 Exhibit all major
stones and value-
added products at one Compression Lab Physico mechanical Lab Physico mechanical lab
place. Some of the major activities undertaken by CDOS :
 In park , exhibit the
sculpture made from  India Stonemart ( ISM )  All India Stone Architectural
 Global Stone Technology Forum ( GSTF ) Awards
different types of
stones

Source : [Link]

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Introduction :

3.
India map Jaipur Map Source : Google Map

4. 1. 2.
Location : RIICO Industrial Area, Sitapura, 6. 5. 6.
Sanganer, Jaipur, Rajasthan ,30202
Plot Area: 170030 Sq. m (42 Acres)
Land use in Master Plan: Industrial
Width of Abutting Road: 60 M
Permissible Building Uses: Exhibition Master Plan
Halls, Convention Centre, Hotel, Retail &
1. Exhibition Hall-1 3. Convention Hall 5. Outdoor Exhibition Hall
Entertainment, Commercial etc
2. Exhibition Hall-2 4. Open Area 6. Parking Area
Floor Space Index (FSI): 1:1 .
Site Residence  The 42-acre property consists of two exhibition halls with combined column-
Ground Coverage: 35 %
Non polluting industrial area space of 20,000 sq. meters & an exquisite Convention Centre featuring an
elegantly designed ballroom measuring over 1,100 sq. m in area and 14
 RIICO has taken a decision to develop an Exhibition cum Convention Centre meeting venues split across two levels.
to position Jaipur as an MICE (Meetings, Incentives, and Conference &  This splendid facility also has open-air venue options: a 5,000 sq. m lawn and
Exhibition) Tourism hub of The Northern India. an expansive outdoor exhibition area. The upcoming 241-room five-star hotel
 The proposed site is earmarked for development of the Exhibition cum is going to be the jewel in the crown.
Convention Centre (E&CC) project is located on national highway no. 12
(NH-12) at Sitapura industrial area, Jaipur. Facilities at Centre are :
 Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC) is a unit of Diligent Pink city Hall 1 – 10,000 sq.M pillar-free (8000 guests)
Center Pvt. Ltd. JECC is the largest pillar-less exhibition-convention-
Hall 2 – 10,000 sq.M pillar-free (8000 guests)
entertainment facility of its kind in all of South Asia.
 The multi-purpose spaces at JECC feature a striking contemporary design, Lawn – 5,000 sq.M.
making them the perfect venues for all types of events including
Convention centre – ballroom – 1100 sq.M
exhibitions, conferences, corporate meetings, entertainment events,
seminars and banquets. 14 breakaway rooms split across two levels (12 meeting rooms + 1 banquet +
 The site is located at a distance of about 5km from city international airport
1 VIP lounge) with a capacity ranging from 3 to 300 guests
and about 16 km from city center.
Parking – car/ coach parking base for 2000+ vehicles
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 Features of Hall 1 & Hall 2
 Largest column-free halls in South Asia.
 20 tones/sq. m floor holding capacity.
 Clear ceiling height of 13m.
 Building height of 20m.
 Air-conditioned exhibition space.
 9m wide dedicated service road for heavy vehicles. Source : [Link]

 Rolling shutters of 8m height for letting heavy goods and vehicles come
through. Hall - 2
 Parking space for 2000+ vehicles& Separate service bay for loading and
Scopes of Events at JECC :
unloading.
Hall - 1
 Exhibitions  Award Nights

 Conferences  Sports Events

 Trade Shows  Fashion Shows

 Concerts  Corporate Meetings

Source : [Link]
Banquet Banquet Classro Ceiling Height L X B
Theatre Theatre Classroo
Back Front om Area in
Back Front m Back
Venue Projection Projection ( Front Square
Projecti Projecti Projecti
( Full Moon Full Moon Projecti metres ( Metres ) ( Metres )
on on on
Seating ) Seating ) on

Ground Floor
Hall 1 3900 4040 7884 8304 3744 3942 9880 13 160 X 61.75
Hall 2 3900 4040 7884 8304 3744 3942 9880 13 160 X 61
Ballroom 350 420 870 950 360 429 1103 8 36.75 X 30
V I P Lounge 68 5 10.14 X 6.7
Green Room
21 3.3 7 X 2.9
1
Green Room
25 3.3 7 X 3.5
2

STAGE SIZE : Halls : 100'X60', Ballroom : 32' X 24'

 Together these massive halls can accommodate more than 30,000 people at a THE SEATING CAPACITY OF ANY / ALL THE HALLS MAY VARY IN CASE OF
time. CUSTOMISED AV (or) STAGE REQUIREMENTS.
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