Lepcha Bhavan in New Town Kolkata
Suman Chakraborti | TNN | Dec 23, 2015: KOLKATA: The Mamata Banerjee government has allotted a 7.47-cottah plot in New Town's Action Area to set up Lepcha Bhavan for the community.
Grid-connected solar panels will be installed on the roof for compound illumination of the state-of-the-art green building. The state urban development department is selecting a reputable architectue firm to come up with the design for the sixth-storied structure.
The required built-up space of the building will be at least 12,000 square feet.
NKDA officials said that New Town is being developed as a green smart city and the aim is to have a unique landmark building in the township like the proposed Lepcha Bhavan.
"The aim is to construct an eco-friendly building that will reflect the Lepcha culture. It will be built, bringing together natural resources and modern technology," an NKDA official said.
During a visit in Kalimpong, Mamata Banerjee had said the Lepcha Board was working for the development of their housing, education, livelihood, sanitation, tourism and preservation and propagation of their culture.
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