Archive · 18 Sep 2025
West Bengal Government to Renovate Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's Birthplace
The West Bengal government plans to fix up the birthplace of famous writer Sarat Chandra Chatterjee.
The government will spend about 1.82 crore rupees on the project.
The Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, said that the renovation will make the village a tourist spot.
Sarat Chandra Chatterjee, who was born in 1876, is known for writing novels about Bengali life.
The government hopes the renovation will help save the area's culture and attract visitors, much like it did for his house in Deulti.
A research center is proposed.
West Bengal government is allocating funds for the renovation of Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's birthplace.
The birthplace is located in Debanandapur village near Bandel.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the project.
The allocation is for Rs 1.82 crore.
The renovation aims to boost tourism and preserve cultural heritage.
- Who
- West Bengal government
- What
- Announced renovation of Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's birthplace
- When
- Announced recently
- Where
- Debanandapur village in Hooghly district, West Bengal
- Why
- To promote tourism and preserve cultural heritage
- Event
- Renovation of Sarat Chandra Chatterjee's birthplace
- Location
- Debanandapur village, near Bandel, West Bengal
- Funding
- Rs 1.82 crore
- Announced by
- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- Born On
- September 15, 1876