20 July,2017 09:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Laxman Singh
At present, there are 1.13 art centres for a population of 10 lakh in Mumbai, while the average ratio for London and Tokyo is 28.7 and 17 art centres respectively, for the same population.
Kalidas Natyagruh
Former CM Vilasrao Deshmukh's disastrous attempt to transform Mumbai into Shanghai hasn't deterred politicos from dreaming big. The BMC is now planning to transform the city into an international art and cultural centre, on the lines of Singapore and Vienna.
The idea is to provide world-class infrastructure for cultural events, so that the entertainment industry, including Bollywood and theatre, can earn great revenue. "As per the new plan, we have created a cultural cell to work in the direction of taking Mumbai into this leagÂue," said BMC chief Ajoy Mehta.
Besides revamping existing art and culture centres, the cell will study the scope of building more such hubs across the city. "Developing the art and cultural industry will also give employment to hundreds of people," he added.
Uddhav Thackeray recently inaugurated the Kalidas Natyagruh
At present, there are 1.13 art centres for a population of 10 lakh in Mumbai, while the average ratio for London and Tokyo is 28.7 and 17 art centres respectively, for the same population.
Recently, the BMC renovated the Kalidas Natyagruh in Mulund at the cost of Rs 27 crore.
