The historic Chowk Bazar in the old city of Bhopal, which has nearly 200 years old trading history, will soon wear a heritage look. The Chief Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, announced this here today while launching a Rs 5.19 crore renovation project.
Chouhan described the Chowk Bazar as pride of Bhopal saying that it will soon have a heritage look and status with the cooperation of the local people. He said that trading has been going on here for 175 years. All the lanes and roads inside the Chowk Bazar area will match the heritage status. He said that Bhopal is going to become a smart city in the near future.
It will be a place worth visiting for the visitors as it will be a major trading centre. Collective efforts will be made to rebuild the Chowk Bazar. He said that a consultative meeting with the people's representatives will be held for finalising the proposed development plans. The Chowk Bazar will promote the composite culture of Bhopal city. A documentary on the proposed heritage look of Chowk Bazar will also be screened on the occasion.
Mayor Bhopal Alok Sharma in his welcome speech said that underground electric lines will be laid and sewage systems improved. All sign boards will be in symmetry. Sitting arrangements, drinking water arrangements will be made for the visitors and customers. It will have Wi-Fi facility and well-planned parking system.