Sanskar Kendra to become world heritage museum
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is converting the historic ‘Sanskar Kendra’, formerly known as City Museum, into one showcasing the city’s World Heritage status. A heritage consultant has been appointed for that.
The museum currently houses unique artifacts, including a rare seated marble statue of Queen Victoria that was previously located in Victoria Garden, as well as the foundation stone of the Ellisbridge over the Sabarmati River dating back to the 1800s.
The building, designed by Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier in 1954, has deteriorated over time with debris falling off. Concerned about public safety, AMC decided to close the museum indefinitely.
The museum, which has been closed for renovation since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will also have a cafeteria for visitors.
There are plans to construct a cafeteria on the ground floor and make the planter usable for growing flowers.
The project requires an estimated investment of Rs.30 crore to maintain the building’s heritage value. Given the scale of renovation, completion is expected to take at least two years.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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