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      Kalighat project (Contd.):

      Scope of Work:

    • Census & public enlightenment.

    • Relocation programme for existing occupiers/ services provides
       in the Redevelopment area.


    • Removal/restructure of vehicular traffic.


    • Open/covered walk-track to Kali Temple.L


    • Dredging & embankment protection of Adi Ganga upto Sluice Gate (about 5 Km. Stretch) and connect the River Cruise from Sahara's proposed Embarkation Jetty near Outram Ghat.


    • Construction of Foot Bridge over Adi Ganga.


    • Beautification of existing façade.


    • Reconstruction of Adi Ganga Bathing Ghat.


    • Rejuvenating the craftsmanship of Patuas.


    • Modernization of Kali Temple.


    • Travelers' / Tourists' amenities.


    • Water supply system including treatment plant.


    • Sewerage Disposal.


    • Solid waste management system.


    • Environment Management Plan.


    • Electricity supply and distribution system.
       

    Project Cost and Funding:

    • Total Project Cost: Rs.65.34 Crore. Or about $14 Million.


    • Funded from the subscription, donation and Grant-in-aid from U.S. based Non-resident Indians, Indian and overseas Financial Institutions, private individuals, State and Central Government undertaking departments & para-statals and any other organizations.


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    Progress:
    • Modular Consultant-the engineering firm appointed by Project Client International Foundation of Sustainable Development of Calcutta visited project site in August Sept 02 and shall visit again in January 03 to work on design.


    • Constell-a geotechnical survey firm has just completed land survey on Dec 8 2002


    • IFSD engineer/project director is preparing detailed estimate.


    • Architect Dibyendu Chakraborty is preparing Visitor Center.
       

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