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Q44 (CISF/2022) History & Culture › Modern India (Pre-1857)

Which one of the following was the main purpose of the Lottery Committee (1817) formed in Calcutta ?

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The Lottery Committee was established in 1817 in Calcutta (now Kolkata) with the primary objective of town planning and urban improvement. It was so named because the funds required for public works were raised through government-sponsored public lotteries.

  • The committee used these funds to build new roads, improve drainage systems, and clear congested areas (bustees) to make the city healthier and more organized for the British residents.
  • It played a crucial role in the development of the city's infrastructure during the early 19th century, effectively acting as a municipal body before formal municipal governance was established.
  • The committee was eventually abolished in 1836, but its work laid the foundation for the modern layout of central Calcutta.
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