A handsome gate at the entrance in three parts, is of a very florid design in wrought iron. The building was declared as a protected monument by the archaeological survey of India in 2002 This time the focus is completely on the culture and heritage of the state.PM Modi will be dedicating to Kolkata a completely new version of the Currency Building, Metcalfe Hall and Belvedere House, all of which have been a part of the prestigious history of the city but have been in dilapidated condition.The upgraded and renovated versions of these historic buildings will now be open to hosting world-class art festivals or exhibitions, with immediate effect.The buildings are now being converted into vibrant cultural spaces for theatre or music festivals in the heart of the city too.Strategic locations of these buildings and the heritage value will be a new addition to Kolkata.The entire restoration and renovation of these heritage buildings has been done with the intervention of Ministry of Culture.The Currency Building in the BBD Bag or Dalhousie area was constructed in 1833 bearing European architecture. The Currency Building was built in 1833. This beautiful triple-storeyed structure is built in the early nineteen century (circa 1833 CE). The building was handed over to the ; Archaeological Survey of India in the year 2005. He was the Governor General of India between March 1835 and March 1836. As the name suggests, it served as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) after which it degraded till in 2002.
The Currency Building in the BBD Bag or Dalhousie area was constructed in 1833 bearing European architecture. PM Modi is on a two-day official visit to Kolkata on January 11 and 12, 2020. Archaelogical Survey of India (ASI) declared it a protected monument.The renovation found pace during Modi regime and will be dedicated by him to the city as a part of the Government of India (GoI) efforts to restore heritage buildings at strategic locations like this one.Besides Metcalfe Hall, named after Governor General of India Lord Metcalfe in 19th Century, even Belvedere House, in National Library premises is all set to come up in a new version.Most of the parts of these buildings were restored last year and will soon be hosting exhibitions from this winter season.Home to the Governors of Bengal and Viceroys of India, the building has some unique and antique collection.Prime Minister Modi will also dedicated a special light and sound show to the city of Kolkata on this visit to the banks of Hooghly.The concerted efforts of the Kolkata Port Trust too are being reflected in this visit as it celebrates its 150th Anniversary.Copyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. The website of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the custodian of Currency Building, says that the building was “founded in 1833” and first housed Agra Bank. The roof was arched on iron joist and the floor covered with marble and chunar sandstone. The building was declared as a protected monument by the archaeological survey of India in 2002The building was named after Lord Metacalfe. For reprint rights: Prime Minister Modi will also dedicated a special light and sound show to the city of Kolkata | File photo from APCurrency Building, Metcalfe Hall and Belvedere House: PM Modi to dedicate renovated buildings to Kol Metcalfe House. Central Armed Police Forces (ACs) Examination, 2020; View all >> Recruitment. It was built to honour his efforts towards free press. It was built when the Lord William Bentinck was the Governor General of the British India. The Currency Building is located in Kolkata's Dalhousie region. Before that, while addressing a programme at the Old Currency Building in Kolkata, PM Modi said several important aspects of the country’s history were overlooked by historians who wrote about it after Independence without delving deeply into the subject.