Nimtala Ghat in Calcutta Set for Heritage Renovation and Beautification

21 Jul 2025 CW Team

Nimtala Ghat — one of Calcutta’s oldest ghats on the banks of the Hooghly River — will undergo renovation and beautification.

Calcutta Port signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with city-based real estate group PS on Wednesday to carry out the project. The initiative includes repairing the steps of the ghat, which sees thousands of Durga idols immersed during Puja, relaying pathways, installing proper lighting, and landscaping the surrounding area, senior officials said.

“A French company will oversee the plan to revamp the ghat while respecting its heritage,” said Saurav Dugar, director of PS Group Realty Private Limited. “The goal is to create a world-class structure along the Hooghly.”

The immersion ghat lies adjacent to the burning ghat.

“The revitalisation of Nimtala Ghat will enhance both the city’s riverfront aesthetics and civic pride,” said Rathendra Raman, chairman of the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP). “Nimtala Ghat holds deep spiritual and social significance for Calcuttans.”

Calcutta Port will provide free access to essential utilities such as water, electricity, and security for the project. The tentative completion timeline is six months.

“We hope to commence work after the monsoon,” added Dugar.

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