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CONCEPT SCHEME

KALIGHAT FOR 21ST CENTURY

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

THE BOSTON PLEDGE, USAAND

GOVT. OF WEST BENGAL

PRESENTATION BY

MODULAR CONSULTANTS (P) Ltd.Prime Consultant

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SCOPE OF WORKCensus & public enlightenmentRenovation programme for existing occupiers / services provides in theredevelopment areaRestructure of vehicular trafficOpen / covered walk-track to Kali TempleDredging & embankment protection of Adi Ganga upto Sluise Gate and connectthe River Cruise from Sahara’s proposed Embarkation Jetty near Outram GhatConstruction of Foot Bridge over Adi GangaReconstruction of Adi Ganga Bathing GhatBeautification of existing façadeRejuvenating the Craftsmanship of Patuas Travellers’ / Tourists’ AmenitiesModernization of Kali TempleWater supply system including treatment plantSewerage DisposalSolid waste management systemEnvironment Management PlanElectricity supply and distribution system

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STATEMENT OF INTENT1. Clean existing scum, filth and slummy environment of the temple area.2. Remove and rehabilitate existing street vendors and street stalls.3. Remove and rehabilitate stalls directly attached to the inside and outside of the

temple compound walls and areas. Temple footprint should be free of any obstruction. Fresh paint on temple structure needed.

4. Incorporate spiritual AXES, NUMBERS and DIAGRAMS in new configuration of design elements brought into the proposed scheme.

5. Use pure forms and forms reminiscent of the main temple roof in new design elements as much as possible.

6. Create a SENSE OF PILGRIMAGE in the area.7. Use Kali Temple Road as the MAIN AXIS to approach the temple.8. Build FOUR gates on four perimeter roads of the ward. Main Gate across Kali

Temple Road. 9. Partially hide existing Kali Temple Road facades of existing houses by erecting

IVY SCREEN WALLS along temple approach.

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STATEMENT OF INTENT (CONTD….)10. Turn Kali Temple Road going west from Sadananda Road mainly pedestrain.

11. Develop additional program for building for hotels, parkings, stores, security

facilities, prasad preparation and distributing area, ablution, cleaning, rest areas, landscapings, info office etc. and locate them appropriately.

12. Consider NIGHT AESTHETIC as important design element.13. Use limited materials for new structures : concrete, brick, red sandstone and

marble.14. Use limited colours : black, red, white and saffron.

15. Main Courtyard of the Temple needs to be redesigned.16. WEST ENTRANCE into the Temple should be cleaned up and redesigned.

17. Use of fountains, seating areas, washroom and ablution facilities should be part of comprehensive landscaping, including planting of more trees along

both sides of major streets, lighting system reminiscent of old gaslight designin Kolkata of old days etc. should be considered in new design.

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STATEMENT OF INTENT (CONTD….)

18. Creation of CAUSEWAY to create a sense of PILGRIMAGE and JOURNEYmust be evoked.

19. Use of a red vertical shaft of LASER BEAM emanating from the main Temple area should be seriously considered to visually announce the Temple’s location visible from any part of Kolkata against the night sky.

20. A bridge across Adi Ganga should be placed near the existing ghat.

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Existing main entrance of Kalighat

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Proposed scheme for main entrance to Kalighat opposite Greek Church

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Existing road connecting Hazra

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Reorganized look of connector with Tourist ReceptionCenter of Temple Commitee on the right

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Existing Kalighat Temple entrance

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Proposed scheme on Kalighat Temple entrance

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Existing Temple courtyard

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Proposed Temple courtyard

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Existing view of surroundings ofNirmal Hridaya-Mother Teressa’s home

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Futuristic view of surroundings ofNirmal Hridaya-Mother Teressa’s home

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Existing connecting road to Adiganga

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Proposed connecting road to Adiganga

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Existing view of Adiganga river bank at Kalighat

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Futuristic view of Adiganga river bank at Kalighat

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KOLKATA PILGRIMAGE CIRCUITPRINCEP GHAT

KALIGHAT

DAKSHINESWAR

BELUR

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RIVER / CANAL TRANSPORT ROUTE

Dakshineswar

KALI TEMPLE

Sluice Gate

PRINCEPGHAT

MaidanVictoria Memorial

Race Course

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Bhowanipur

Khidirpur

Eden GardensRaj Bhawan

Howrah Bridge

Second HooghliBridge

Belur Math3.5 KM

FOR KOLKATA PILGRIMAGE CIRCUIT

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Electric Boat for Pilgrimage

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Electric Boat With Air Conditioned CabinFor Pilgrim / Tourist

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PRELIMINARY IDEAS

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PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….)

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PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….)

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PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….)

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PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….)

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PRELIMINARY IDEAS (CONTD….)

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ICONS TO BE USED

Eight sidednessColor BlackColor RedColor WhiteFireLotus SwastikaMandala

YonikundaChakraKalashaPure FormsInverted TriangleCausewayWater

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International Foundation for Sustainable Development as a NGO shallfunction as PROJECT AUTHORITY and administrator of the Project.The Boston Pledge shall undertake the marketing of the KalighatRedevelopment Project amongst NRIs, Overseas Corporate Bodies andInternational Financial Institutions.Department of Tourism, Government of West Bengal shall function as NodalDepartment and will co-ordinate for obtaining clearances / approvals withState and Central Government Departments and parastatals like Departmentof Land and Land Reform District / Police Administrations, Kolkata MunicipalCorporation, Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority, Kolkata MunicipalWater & Sanitation Authority, Irrigation Department, State Surface TransportDepartment, Department of Urban Development & Municipal Affairs, KolkataPort Trust, West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. , etc.Department of Tourism shall also liaison with State and Central Governmentto obtain necessary Grant-in-aid and incentives / benefits against NationalPolicy on Tourism.

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION METHODOLOGY

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Modular Consultants (P) Ltd. shall function as Prime Consultants and shall beresponsible for co-ordinating the technical, architectural, engineering andproject management services with team of overseas & Indian Architects &Engineers.

Anupam Banerji, Prof. of School of Architecture & Planning, University ofWaterloo, Canada, has been providing guidance in preparation of the MasterPlan & Architectural Design of the project since 16th August, 2002. Prof.Banerji is recognized as an International expert on religious architecture.

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PROJECT FINANCIAL LAYOUT

Estimated investment / cost on Kalighat Redevelopment Project is

Rs. 65.34 Cr.

The project will be funded through services, donation, loan and Grant-in-aid

from State, Central & local Government Departments, Municipal Authorities,

Non-resident Indians, Resident Indians, Private individuals, Corporate

Bodies, UNDP, World Bank / IFC, Financial Institutions and other interested

organizations.

So far, all expenses & planning cost in India & abroad have been borne by

IFSD & MCPL

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PRESENT STATUS ON WORK PROGRESS

Concept scheme and designed completed approved by State Government

in principle.

Consultant team identified and appointed.

Topographic survey in the Kali Temple Project Area has commenced.

Interaction with State and Central Government assistance and

participation has already been initiated and in progress.

Water Transport Route through Adi Ganga Canal has been laid out and

feasibility study undertaken.

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Thank You!