Adani Ports To Beautify Kumartuli Ghat In Kolkata
“We deeply appreciate Adani Ports": SMPK chairman Rathendra Raman
KOLKATA: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata (SMPK) and Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to redevelop, restore, and beautify historic Kumartuli Ghat on the banks of river Hooghly in the northern parts of the city.
SMPK chairman Rathendra Raman and APSEZ President (Business Development)
Subrat Tripathy was present along with others. The agreement, signed at the SMPK head office, marks a significant partnership with the private sector to rejuvenate a cultural and heritage-rich location.
As part of this MoU, the Kumartuli Ghat—known for its legacy in traditional idol-making—will undergo heritage-compliant redevelopment and beautification, with due regard to environmental sustainability and cultural sensitivity.
Mr Raman said, “Kumartuli Ghat is not just a site, it is a living legacy of Bengal’s artistic soul. Through this partnership with Adani Ports, we are not only restoring a physical structure but also reviving a space deeply woven into Kolkata’s cultural fabric. This initiative is a proud moment in our Swachhata drive, where heritage meets modern civic responsibility.”
He added, “We deeply appreciate Adani Ports’ commitment to this vision. Their contribution will be visibly acknowledged at the ghat, reminding all visitors of what collaborative action can achieve.”
Mr Tripathy said that taking responsibility to renovate such a heritage ghat like Kumartuli, which is sentimentally very much linked to Kolkata, is definitely an honour for APSEZ Ltd.
The restoration effort aims not only to preserve the heritage architecture of the ghat but also to make it cleaner, safer, and more welcoming to artisans, locals, and tourists alike—thus giving a fresh lease of life to one of Kolkata’s most iconic waterfronts.
