O Nodi Re
The River Project:
Our Vision
Our Aim
Kult X aims to clean, restore and return to wider social, community and cultural uses, the riverfront from Kumartuli Ghat to Ahiritola Ghat and their historic adjacent areas in Kolkata.
Five year promise
We hope to do this in 5 years – 2024 to 2029 – by working with local stakeholders and with support and funding from a range of partners
Our ambition
UNESCO World Heritage status
Why are we doing this?
The river Hooghly gave birth to Calcutta and is the life blood of the city.
The Hooghly has played a key role in the economic growth of the city.
The river is revered in Hindu religious traditions. The riverbanks are used for many rituals.
Today, Kumartuli artisans bring together modern creativity with a strong tradition of sustainability.
North Calcutta was the birthplace of the Bengal Renaissance.
It’s where entrepreneurship, social progress, art and culture blossomed. The story of the Indian freedom struggle lies deep in the fabric of North Kolkata.
North Kolkata has given home and employment to many people from different parts of India.
Old homes and warehouses in the area provide direct links to this rich and significant history of the city.
The riverside provides basic facilities for people living near the river banks.
It is increasingly becoming a site for modern culture, be it music, performance or visual art
What do we need to get there
Permission & support from
government, port authorities & the police
Funding, in cash or in kind from
individuals, groups, corporates
Cooperation from
local residents, shop owners & businesses
Design support from
architecture and heritage consultants
Partner idea and inputs from
organisations that share a similar vision
Love and energy from
Kolkata citizens
How will we know we have arrived?
Annual cultural events
Ghats repaired, renewed & kept clean
Local people involved & engaged
