Beautification work of the river bank of Kolkata started last year. And the first phase of the project, covering a one-km stretch along the river from Babughat to the Millennium Park is now ready to be inaugurated on 24 May at 6pm by the chief minister of West Bengal. The original plan covers a 10 km stretch along the river's Left Bank from Pramamik Ghat at Baranagore in the north to Dahi Ghat in the Garden Reach in the city's southern fringes, it was decided at the meeting that the initial work would be taken up on a one kilometre stretch from Babughat to the Millennium Park. The project, called 'Hooghly River Front Development, Kolkata,' envisages setting up of a cultural node in the northern end and a nature retreat, along with development of the jetties at the Fairlie Ghat, Millennium Ferry Ghat, Babu Ghat and Outram Ghat. Besides, it also includes setting up a 'Kolkata Square,' an open air theatre and a 'Water Shrine' alon
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