refering chittaranjan park epdp
The East Pakistan Displaced Persons (EPDP) Colony, established in the early 1960s in South Delhi, was created to rehabilitate Bengali Hindu refugees fleeing East Pakistan . Now known as Chittaranjan Park (CR Park) , it was a planned settlement for displaced government employees and others, transforming a rocky, barren area into a thriving cultural hub. Key Aspects of the EPDP Colony (CR Park): Establishment: Initiated in the 1950s and formally established in the 1960s, with plots allotted to around 1,400 families by the late 1960s. Location: Situated in the then-remote, rocky terrain of Southern Delhi, close to Kalkaji. Renaming: Originally called EPDP Colony, it was renamed Chittaranjan Park in the 1980s in honor of freedom fighter Chittaranjan Das. Cultural Significance: Known as a "Mini-Kolkata" in Delhi, the area is central to Bengali culture, famous for its Durga Puja celebrations, Bengali cuisine, and fish markets. Demographics: ...