Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is planning to set up a Kalagram Project in Nashik.
The proposed project will have an ideal marketplace for tourists to get a glimpse of the arts and crafts of rural artisans. The project, which will come up over 15-20 acres, is expected to cost Rs 12 crore. Handicraft items, clothes, crockery, jewellery, paintings, village related items and much more will be available for sale at the Kalagram.
The Kalagram is expected to be ready before the forthcoming Kumbh mela, scheduled for 2015. The MTDC has already received Rs 4 core from the government for the project.
Speaking to TOI, Pradnya Bade-Misal, Regional Manager (Nashik division), MTDC, said, "We are planning to set up a Kalagram Project near Nashik for tourists to shop with an aim to provide opportunity of shopping for the tourists coming to in the city. All the handicraft items, clothes, jewellery, paintings etc will be available here. We are in the process of identifying land for the proposed project near Nashik."
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