Archive · 14 Sep 2025
Kolkata's Historic Ghats to Undergo Restoration and Beautification
Several historic areas along the Hooghly River in Kolkata are getting a makeover!
The government and some companies are teaming up to fix up seven ghats, which are like steps down to the river.
They'll repair steps, add lights, and make the areas safer.
Companies are paying for this through their social responsibility programs.
The goal is to make these spots look nicer and be more useful for everyone, while still keeping their historical charm.
Seven ghats along the Hooghly River in Kolkata will be restored and beautified.
The project involves the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, KMC, Kolkata Police, and private corporations.
Private corporations will fund the restoration through their CSR budgets.
The ghats are in the design stage.
The project aims to improve accessibility and aesthetics while preserving heritage.
- Who
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC), Kolkata Police, Private Corporations
- What
- Initiating a project to restore and beautify seven ghats along the Hooghly River.
- When
- Project currently in design phase; meeting held Saturday to discuss scope.
- Where
- Kolkata, along the Hooghly River
- Why
- To enhance accessibility and aesthetics while preserving heritage.
- Project Scope
- Restoration and beautification of seven ghats
- Participating Entities
- Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, KMC, Kolkata Police, Private Corporations
- Ghats Included
- Mayer Ghat, Surinam Ghat, Nimtala, Chotelal Ki Ghat, Daighat, Kumartuli Ghat, Champatala Ghat
- Funding Source
- CSR budgets of private corporations
- Current Stage
- Design stage