Ahead of the G-20 summit slated next year, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is carrying out all the modification and beautification works at the Lutyens Delhi area on the theme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pet project Central Vista.
“The Council is gearing up for the Summit in September 2023 which will be attended by delegates from across the world. The NDMC area is being developed in keeping with the theme of the Central Vista. For example, stones of the pathways will be matched with the colour, as used for the construction of the Central Vista,” NDMC member, Kuljeet Singh Chahal said.
One of the most notable international events that India will host is the G20 summit. About 200 meetings in 32 different industries will be held in various cities all across the country.
“NDMC is also working in partnership with the public to carry out the beautification work. We have invited suggestions from the public through various social platforms to make them feel connected with the G-20 Summit preparation,” he said.
Informing about the work on the agenda list of the Council, the BJP leader said that two flyovers - Raja Ranjit Singh flyover and Safdarjung flyover - which are the main entrance points in the NDMC area from the MCD jurisdiction will be illuminated with the multi-colour lights.
“A total of 30 flags will be posted with 15 on each side of the Raja Ranjit Singh flyover along with the lights. Similarly, around 30 decorative poles along with the multi colour lights will be placed with 15 on verge, each sides of the Safdarjung flyover to give an attractive look to attract the commuters of the city,” said Chahal.
Apart from this, the council in partnership with the National Gallery in Modern Art (NGMA) has plans to install the modern and traditional art sculptures at various roundabouts in the identified areas. A total of 52 roundabouts and 41 roads fall under the jurisdiction of the municipal council.
“Other than this, work of the horticulture, streets furniture such as benches etc, repairing of roads will also be undertaken,” he said.
“Under the ‘Make in India’ light, the NDMC is taking steps to illuminate the parks, gardens pedestrian ways, flyovers, avenue roads, bazaar and markets with the dynamic lights,” informed the NDMC leader.
Giving the details of the work being undertaken under the ‘Green NDMC Mission’, Chahal pointed out that roads and roundabouts will be beautified by landscaping, placing nearly one lakh potted plants at prominent places, floral boards and fountains.