New Town Entertainment Hub to House Open-Nair Concert Arena, Stadium Gallery | Kolkata News – Times of India

Kolkata: Following Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Announcement This May, The West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (Wbhidco) has unved the detailed plan and initiated the procedure to eggery Reputable firm for an International Information, Technology, Entertainment and Cultural Park in New Town on a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) Model. The idea, officials said, is to make it a one-stop destination for social and cultural performances and activities.As of now, the center is likely to be called ‘biswa angan’ in Bengali and is likely to be formally named the ‘International Information Technology and Entertainment Park’. The plot was identified and cleared by the state cabinet earlier. As per the detailed plan, the centers, to be developed on 25 Acres in Action Area II Adjoining Eco Park, Will Include an Open-Aair AMPHITREATRE or Concert Arena with a 70,000 to 75,000 SITTING and Standing Indoor concert area with a 20,000-25,000 sitting and standing capacity, and an open stepped stadium gallery with a sitting and standing capacity of 15,000-20,000 people.It will have the shape of a velodrome to develop an immersive dome and multi-fractional gallery. There will be art galleries, craft display spaces, a Cultural Museum, An Interpretation Center Along with Ethnic Cuisine Pavilions, Exhibition and Souvenir Shops, and Green Landscaping. There will also be food courts, artists’ Green Rooms, and Rehearsal Rooms with All Modern Facilites.The objective of developing the park, as conceived by the state govt, is to develop a multi-functional, open, and built infrastructure for cultural performans, concerts, concerts. It aims to promote regional and national art forms, music, dance, and theatre to create a tourist-friendly destination that will be available, the Local Economy, Support Livelihoods in the Cultural and Creator Enhance Public Engagement with Culture, Especially Among the Youth.“Bengal has a rich tradition of art, music, dance, and cultural expressions with many halls, convention centers, and audiums. However, the facilities ofteen lacquer spacked and inactive spacs Cultural Performance, Public events, and concerts can be hosted in an Organized, Accessible, and Vibrant Environment. Vibrant Public space where traditional and contemporary cultural expressions will co-exist, “said a govt official.