Ministry of Culture
MoU signed by Ministry of Culture for a Dedicated Art District at Kharghar
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The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and the Government of Maharashtra through CIDCO have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a dedicated Art District at Sector 24, Central Park, Kharghar. CIDCO will provide approximately 4 hectares of land for the project. The Art District will include art galleries, cultural institutions, artist studios and residencies, art storage facilities, art education spaces, and allied infrastructure. Developed in a phased manner with Phase I undertaken by the Ministry of Culture, the project aims to commence operations within three years to support the creative economy and cultural ecosystem.