Summary:
Kolkata: The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to relax the qualifying criterion for the 3rd e tender which will be floated soon in connection with the construction of the skywalk at Kalighat. The scope of work involves construction of the skywalk with necessary electrical arrangement, providing arrangement for lifts, escalator and staircases and also arrangement for fire fighting system. "The skywalk will allow more space for vehicles to move through Kali Temple Road and sort out the problem of traffic congestion," the official added. KMC has made plans to develop Kalighat temple in a manner so that it can emerge as an international cultural destination and a pilgrimage destination. The Kalighat temple is considered to be one of the 51 "Shakti Peeths" (seats of divinity) in India..