Adani, SMPK To Restore Kolkata’s Heritage Kumartuli Ghat

15 Jul 2025 CW Team

In a major step towards conserving Kolkata’s cultural heritage, the Adani Group has partnered with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK), to redevelop the historic Kumartuli Ghat. Known for its generations-old idol-making tradition, the ghat will undergo restoration to become safer, cleaner, and more accessible for artisans, residents, and tourists alike.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Friday between SMPK and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) under the port’s ‘Swachhata’ initiative. The project is a public-private partnership designed to rejuvenate the ghat along the Hooghly river, with emphasis on heritage preservation and environmental responsibility.

“This is not just restoration but a revival of Bengal’s artistic legacy,” said SMPK Chairman Rathendra Raman. APSEZ’s President of Business Development, Subrat Tripathy, added, “It is an honour to renovate a site so deeply tied to Kolkata’s identity. It will become a proud cultural landmark and tourist attraction.”

The redevelopment will be confined to the port’s jurisdiction. Design architects have already been engaged and are currently finalising the plans. The project is expected to address long-standing issues such as waste mismanagement, riverbank erosion, and deteriorating infrastructure, breathing new life into one of Kolkata’s most iconic riverfronts.

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