Sources said that they need money for the upkeep of the heritage site. There are also plans to build a garden at the rear side of the building.
The Central Railway will be getting Rs 10 crore for the next five years for maintaining the UNESCO world heritage Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) building. This was decided after a MoU was signed by the Railways and the State Bank of India. SBI Foundation has committed Rs 10 crore for the conservation and restoration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSTM) of Mumbai over the period of 3-5 years. The entire building will not only be rehabilitated but also more windows with views will be created.
"We will be clearing the area near the depot so that people will get a better view of the building. Right now only the main entrance is there for viewing," said DK Sharma, General Manager, Central Railway.
Through this project, the CSR arm of State Bank of India aims to contribute in development and preservation of world heritage structures, SBI said in a statement. The funds will be used to carry out the revamp. The stone work — gargoyles, spiral staircases, parapet walls, tiles, veranda etc will be restored. The Central Railways is expected to receive Rs 2 crore this year.
Sources said that they need money for the upkeep of the heritage site. There are also plans to build a garden at the rear side of the building.
Offices in the building are expected to be relocated so that more space is created in the balcony.
The museum will be refurbished, and the building will undergo a vertical cleaning process.
The CR authorities are also collecting old books, magazines, journals, photos and documents dating back to 150 years or more.
(With agency inputs)
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