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Demolition of century-old N C Ghosh Institute begins to make way for elevated road project

1 2 Patna: Demolition teams on Thursday razed a major portion of the 95-year-old N C Ghosh Institute, established in the pre-British era under the East India Railway (EIR) at Khagaul near Danapur station, to make way for the upcoming Khagaul-Bihta elevated road project. The institute served as a focal point for community gatherings, indoor games and festive events. Known especially for hosting grand Anglo-Indian Christmas celebrations in its heyday, the institute held deep cultural and historical significance for the local populace, said an old timer Alok Das. However, as urban infrastructure expands to meet growing demands, the heritage structure was identified as a major obstruction along the alignment of the elevated corridor. In a bid to balance development with cultural continuity, the railways has announced plans to construct a state-of-the-art facility little distance away from the existing institute on a vacant land in the railway colony area. Talking to this newspaper here on Friday Danapur divisional railway manager ( DRM ) Jayant Kumar Choudhary confirmed that the railways would build a new three-storey multi-purpose hall hardly at a little distance away from the existing institute . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em São Gonçalo (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo "The ground floor will be developed as a parking facility, the first floor will house 20 rooms for various purposes, and the top floor will feature a large hall with a seating capacity of 400 to 500 people, equipped with all modern amenities," the DRM said. "The govt has already disbursed compensation for the acquisition of land. The new facility is expected to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 12 crore for which tenders are being floated and work is expected to commence soon after the bidding process is complete," DRM said, adding the new multipurpose hall which will be completed in two years from now, aims to continue the legacy of the N C Ghosh Institute by offering an upgraded venue for cultural events, community programme and indoor activities, preserving its spirit in a modern avatar. Locals, mostly theatre artists like Sudhir Madhukar and Nawab Alam, have expressed mixed reactions while some lament the loss of a historic landmark, others welcomed the prospect of improved infrastructure and recreational facilities in the area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !