Question

State any two steps taken by Lord Wellesley to clean up the city of Calcutta.

Answer 1

Two steps taken by Lord Wellesly to clean up the city of Calcutta are:

i. In 1803, Wellesley mentioned in an administrative order on the

  requirement for  town planning, and formation of various

committees for the purpose.

ii. In Calcutta steps were taken to clear or remove many bazaars,  

   ghats, burial grounds, and tanneries.

Answer 2

Explanation:

• Lord Wellesley’s steps to clean up the city of Calcutta were mainly focused on restoring public health through the town clearance and planning projects.
• In 1803, he initiated an administrative order or minute to set up various committees to organize town planning. His plan was to establish a comprehensive system to provide good roads and streets, better public drains and watercourses.
• He also fixed permanent rules for public building and house constructions and imposed regulations for nuisances caused. Unauthorized bazaars, burial grounds, Ghats, tanneries and other buildings were removed.
• He also built the Governor House, which symbolized the Raj Grandeur. A community bazaar on Chitpore Road in Calcutta was also constructed by him.