Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced its collaboration with Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, K...
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest
hospitality company, today announced its collaboration with Syama Prasad
Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, for the redevelopment of Chotelal Ki Ghat. Originally
built in the 1870s on the Hooghly Riverfront in Kolkata, the project is being
supported by INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage). IHCL
will invest up to INR 5 crores towards the project aligned with Government of
India’s Namami Gange Program and Swachhata Initiatives.
Mr. Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President,
Human Resources, IHCL said, “IHCL, in line with its ESG+ framework of Paathya
is committed to preserving India’s cultural heritage while driving meaningful
social and environmental impact. Chotelal ki Ghat holds deep historical and
cultural significance for the people of West Bengal. The project aims to
restore and conserve the ghat, enhancing its aesthetic and functional value
strengthening the community’s bond with the river.”
IHCL and Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, will
work towards the redevelopment of Chotelal Ki Ghat. This will be done in
collaboration with leading heritage conservation bodies and will involve
redevelopment through restoration and conservation, beautification and
landscaping of the Grade I Heritage site. The beneficiaries would include local
artists for wall and boat painting, stall vendors, residents, tourists, and the
wider community.
Shri Rathendra Raman, Chairman, Syama Prasad
Mookerjee Port, Kolkata said, “This MoU with IHCL marks a significant step
towards heritage-led development. With an investment of nearly ₹5 crore under
CSR, staggered over three years, the renovation of the historic Chotelal ki
Ghat will not only restore its cultural essence but also enhance its appeal as
a public and tourist destination. This partnership reflects our shared vision
of sustainable infrastructure, community benefit, and preserving Kolkata’s iconic
riverfront for generations to come.”
IHCL’s ESG+ framework of Paathya integrates
environmental stewardship, social responsibility, governance, heritage
preservation, value-chain transformation, and sustainable growth.
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