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Amber is a stunningly beautiful small town nestling in the Aravalli Hills near Jaipur, the state capital of Rajasthan. Although Amber was once the capital of Rajasthan and a centre of art and culture, all this changed when Maharaja Jai Singh II moved his capital to Jaipur in 1728, and Amber became a ghost town.

Education

very poor school buildings, lack of desks or chairs, a limited curriculum, and many children, particularly girls, do not attend school because of family or work commitments - child labour is a serious problem.

Environment

filthy streets without pavements, poor sanitation, open sewers, deforestation, hillside erosion, falling water table, loss of flora and fauna, lack of green spaces.

Health

rudimentary healthcare facilities and a poor standard of care.

Heritage

disused and crumbling heritage buildings, including havelis, temples, step wells and water structures.