Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Mamata Govt. Fast-Tracks Maa Durga Temple Project
The West Bengal government is building a new temple called Durga Angan dedicated to Maa Durga.
It will be in Newtown, near Eco Park, and will be a large complex.
The government has already picked a 12.6-acre plot of land for the project.
HIDCO, which has experience building similar structures, is managing the project.
The project was announced on July 21 and received approval in August.
Bids for the project closed on September 11, with an estimated cost of around Rs 261.98 crore.
A Durga temple complex called Durga Angan is planned in Newtown.
The government finalized a 12.6-acre plot near Eco Park.
A trust has been established to manage the project.
HIDCO, builder of Jagannath Dham, will execute the project.
Bids for the project closed on September 11.
- Who
- West Bengal Government, HIDCO
- What
- Construction of Durga Angan temple complex
- When
- Cabinet approved in August, bids closed September 11
- Where
- Newtown, near Eco Park
- Why
- To build a temple-like complex dedicated to Maa Durga.
- Project Name
- Durga Angan
- Project Location
- Newtown, near Eco Park
- Plot Size
- 12.6 acres
- Managing Body
- Trust
- Executing Agency
- HIDCO
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 261.98 crore
- Bids Closed
- September 11