MU to build it big: A `200cr int’l centre
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The University of Mumbai is all set to build one of
India’s biggest international convention centre on five acres of land in
its Kalina campus.
The centre, which will have a capacity to accommodate 6,500 people, will take two-and-a-half years to be built at Rs200 crore. The university officials have been working on the ambitious project for the last one year. On Tuesday, vice-chancellor Rajan Welukar made a presentation of the project to the deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar. Higher and technical education minister Rajesh Tope was also present at the meeting. Pawar has promised to give Rs100 crore for the centre. The state-of-the-art centre will be built according to the green building concept. It will also have executive suites for delegates and will be used for state events. The centre, covering 4 lakh sqft area, will have a plenary hall, board room, auditorium and meeting room. “We have identified a five-acre land in the Kalina campus. We had invited design for the centre from globally acclaimed architects. After shortlisting four designs, we selected one and gave a presentation to the state government,” said a senior official from the university. “The sprawling centre will have a multi-purpose hall. There will be a facility to hold a parallel meeting. We are aiming to finish the work within two-and-a-half years,” he added. He added that the government would fund Rs100 crore and the rest would be raised through public contribution. “We will approach corporate houses through our alumni association. Asit Kotecha, an alumna, has donated Rs35 crore for the centre,” he said. Shanmukhanada Hall in King’s circle, the city’s biggest auditorium, can seat only 2,703 people. The auditorium, where most political events and community gatherings are held, has a huge demand and there is a long list of people waiting to book the hall. santosh.andhale@dnaindia.net |
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Published Date: Aug 31, 2012
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