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principles such as kinetic energy. Meanwhile all waste generated is re- used as manure and compost.
“Social accountability is very important to us,” states Nicco Parks &
Resorts managing director Arijit Sengupta, who is also the immediate past president of the Indian Association of Amusement Parks and Industries (IAAPI) and an IAAPA board member. “Over 500 families depend on this park either through direct or indirect employment. Fortunately, employee satisfaction is high and we have not lost a single day of operation during last 20 years due to an industrial relations problem.”
A second Nicco Park opened in the ancient city of Bhubaneshwar in 1998, followed by Nicco Jubilee Park in Jamshedpur, which welcomed its first guests in 2001. Total park turnover across the group is around US$6 million (€4.3m). In Bangladesh, Nandan Park operates as a joint venture with local partners outside the city of Chandra. Nicco Parks has also built a further three parks in India and offers its design, consulting and manufacturing services worldwide, including the USA, UK, Germany, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates. “Our aim is to be a one-stop shop,” explains Sengupta. “Our rides, such as the wooden coaster in Kolkata, are built to international standards and we have ISO-9001, ISO-14001, OHSAS 18001 and SA-8000 certification.”
Against increased competition from shopping malls, multiplexes, science centres, zoos, aquaria, sporting events and other entertainment, Nicco Park remains one of Kolkata’s leading attractions. Sengupta promises a “carnival atmosphere” throughout 2011 as a series of special events are held to mark the park’s 20th anniversary.
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