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PM Narendra Modi to attend the bhoomipujan for Shivaji Memorial in December
- by Webdesk
- 06 Nov 2016
The state BJP government has planned a stone laying foundation ceremony for the grand Shivaji memorial in the Arabian sea. This is in a bid to pacify the Maratha community in the backdrop of massive protests across the state and to woo the Marathi-speaking population in Mumbai ahead of the crucial civic elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is said to be present during the ceremony.
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis met officials from various departments responsible for implementing the Rs3,000-plus crore project at the site office at Cuffe Parade on Saturday to take stock of its status.
He said the bidding process to invite firms to invest in the project was getting a good response and construction was expected to begin early next year.
Vinayak Mete, chairman of the committee appointed to overlook the implementation of the memorial, said the bhoomipujan (foundation stone laying ceremony) of the project will be held next month. After completing the pre-bidding process next month, the technical and commercial bidding will be completed by the end of December. The government will then issue the work order by February. Following this, construction will begin by March-April 2017, said Mete.
What features will the memorial have?
An art museum exhibiting artifacts of the Maratha warrior and extracts of his inspirational writings, along with maps and land records.
An exhibition displaying a life-size panorama of Shivaji with artistic murals.
An aquarium, facilities for water sports and sound-n-light shows.
A coastal police station with disaster warning facilities.
A hospital — to take care of casualties in emergencies such as tsunami, accidents and those with cardiac problems — has recently been added to the design.
The report by the Mumbai police commissioner suggests a 3-tier security cover involving coast guards, navy, Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) and Mumbai police.
Nearly 3,000 tourists are expected to visit daily.
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