Yes as the title suggests I have been fortunate enough to pass this Pujo in Kolkata as well in the company of parents and relatives. In that way , Maa Durga has truly blessed me. During this visit, I witnessed many changes that have taken place and are about to metamorphose. Some of them I have listed below for your knowledge.
1. We all know about the expansion of the Kolkata Metro from Tollygunge to Garia Bazar, better known as Kabi Nazrul station. Don't worry I am not trying to put old wine in new bottle here. The news here is - when the train runs from Tollygunge to Garia Bazar, it does so over the ground . The best part is the rail line has been lais way above the ground level, which makes us feel like we are inside a sky rail, and almost compels us to exclaim : 'I am the monarch of all I survey'. Believe me I was travelling from Garia to Belgachia on a rainy day and the experience of travelling from Kabi Nazrul to Tollygunge seemed just unforgettable. Do give it a try whenever you are in this part of India next time.
2. If you are a Kolkatan and live in Delhi, Bangalore or Pune for work purpose, you must have sighed at the sight of the lovely public buses plying in these cities and must have wondered like me , 'why cant we have such buses?' . But dont underestimate the City of Joy on this pretext any more. For the transport department has woken from it's Rip Van Winkle-like slumber at last. I saw a handful of buses developed by a certain Haldia- based company, that bore electronic boards with the details of the bus number and the route it would take you. And yes the buses are not dimly lit at all unlike the match-box like private buses. Plenty of new buses have been introduced that take you to newer places like Rajarhat and Newtown and to some seemingly unknown places like Kamalgachi and Achipur etc.
3. The transport department seems to have granted mercy to us by taking off the more than 20-25 year-old taxis, autos and buses. However let me give you good tidings as well. Autos armed with LPG fuel have began plying on the Kolkata roads and they are plenty in number. Which naturally means good news for us. New buses will greet you too with their improved seats and better ventilation and lighting. The hour-long or even more return trip from office or school will be much calmer and relaxing henceforth.
4. The construction work for the under-water (under river Ganges) metro link connecting Howrah to Sector V, Salt Lake is in full swing. The project is expected to finish in another 2 years. Mind you this metro route would be constructed under the River Ganges, the very news of which sounds adventurous.
5. A new flyover connecting the IT parks in Sector V, Salt Lake to the upcoming IT zone in New Town, Rajarhat is under construction too.
6. Lastly, the Rajarhat IT zone seems underway with Infosys and Wipro agreeing to launch their centres in Kolkata.
By now I guess I have given you enough good reasons to cheer and made your hearts brim full. After all anyone in love with this lovely city would want this city to develop industrially and provide a comfortable life to it's residents. I am hopeful of a brighter future and I am confident that in the next 10 years we would be able to herald the renaissance movement in Kolkata. Such incidents and improvements have already proved to one and all that despite the political chaos, the youth of Kolkata do wish to make a fruitful professional career in the heart of this state itself. Here's a big thumbs up to the developmental work undertaken in this city!!! Kolkata we are with you every moment and always!!!
1. We all know about the expansion of the Kolkata Metro from Tollygunge to Garia Bazar, better known as Kabi Nazrul station. Don't worry I am not trying to put old wine in new bottle here. The news here is - when the train runs from Tollygunge to Garia Bazar, it does so over the ground . The best part is the rail line has been lais way above the ground level, which makes us feel like we are inside a sky rail, and almost compels us to exclaim : 'I am the monarch of all I survey'. Believe me I was travelling from Garia to Belgachia on a rainy day and the experience of travelling from Kabi Nazrul to Tollygunge seemed just unforgettable. Do give it a try whenever you are in this part of India next time.
2. If you are a Kolkatan and live in Delhi, Bangalore or Pune for work purpose, you must have sighed at the sight of the lovely public buses plying in these cities and must have wondered like me , 'why cant we have such buses?' . But dont underestimate the City of Joy on this pretext any more. For the transport department has woken from it's Rip Van Winkle-like slumber at last. I saw a handful of buses developed by a certain Haldia- based company, that bore electronic boards with the details of the bus number and the route it would take you. And yes the buses are not dimly lit at all unlike the match-box like private buses. Plenty of new buses have been introduced that take you to newer places like Rajarhat and Newtown and to some seemingly unknown places like Kamalgachi and Achipur etc.
3. The transport department seems to have granted mercy to us by taking off the more than 20-25 year-old taxis, autos and buses. However let me give you good tidings as well. Autos armed with LPG fuel have began plying on the Kolkata roads and they are plenty in number. Which naturally means good news for us. New buses will greet you too with their improved seats and better ventilation and lighting. The hour-long or even more return trip from office or school will be much calmer and relaxing henceforth.
4. The construction work for the under-water (under river Ganges) metro link connecting Howrah to Sector V, Salt Lake is in full swing. The project is expected to finish in another 2 years. Mind you this metro route would be constructed under the River Ganges, the very news of which sounds adventurous.
5. A new flyover connecting the IT parks in Sector V, Salt Lake to the upcoming IT zone in New Town, Rajarhat is under construction too.
6. Lastly, the Rajarhat IT zone seems underway with Infosys and Wipro agreeing to launch their centres in Kolkata.
By now I guess I have given you enough good reasons to cheer and made your hearts brim full. After all anyone in love with this lovely city would want this city to develop industrially and provide a comfortable life to it's residents. I am hopeful of a brighter future and I am confident that in the next 10 years we would be able to herald the renaissance movement in Kolkata. Such incidents and improvements have already proved to one and all that despite the political chaos, the youth of Kolkata do wish to make a fruitful professional career in the heart of this state itself. Here's a big thumbs up to the developmental work undertaken in this city!!! Kolkata we are with you every moment and always!!!
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