Home / Arts and Entertainment / Kolkata to Get Grand Book Hub 'Boi Tirtha'
Kolkata to Get Grand Book Hub 'Boi Tirtha'
6 Mar
Summary
- A Rs 10 crore grant will fund the new book hub.
- The structure will be a six-story building near Central Park.
- It will feature an archive, museum, book mall, and seminar halls.
Kolkata is poised to gain a significant literary landmark with the proposed 'Boi Tirtha,' a six-story building dedicated to books. Following an announcement at the 49th International Kolkata Book Fair, the Publishers and Booksellers Guild has submitted a detailed project plan to the state government, which has allocated a Rs 10 crore grant for its development.
The proposed 'Boi Tirtha' is envisioned to be located near the Salt Lake Central Park book fair ground. Its design includes a comprehensive archive and museum chronicling the evolution of books and manuscripts, alongside auditoriums and seminar halls for literary events.
Furthermore, the project plans for a vibrant book mall offering a wide selection of national and international bestsellers. The initiative also anticipates incorporating parking facilities and guest accommodation for visitors attending cultural and literary gatherings.
