Tagore Theatre renovation: controversies baseless
Farsana Jaleel A
The controversy regarding the decision to renovate the Tagore Theatre in Trivandrum is baseless , said Subhamani , Deputyt Director, Public Relations Department.
‘A cultural hub at a cost of Rs.10 crores will be built . There is no move whatsoever to divert funds by any as alleged by some .Those who are unaware of the facts are behind the propaganda’,said News editor ,Santhosh Kumar.
He further explained that there is no plan to build a shopping complex in the Tagore Theatre now.It is true that such a move was made 10 years ago. There will be only one mini-theatre as against four theatres as being demanded by some in film industry.This venture being cultural in nature will not serve its purpose if four theatres are built and also that would result in commercialization of available space.
The construction of the proposed cultural hub in three stages will start within nine months.Work on first two stages will cover construction of a state -of-the-art-stage ,exhibition hall,air-conditioning system, a modern green room ,two guest rooms,lift facilities,digital sound system and a mini theatre.
The third phase of the project includes Shantivanam , gardening and parking.The renovated theatre will be renamed Rabindra Bhavan.As the nation celebrates Tagore‘s 150th birth anniversary , the government also has plans to build a Tagore Memorial and museum.
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