Delhi

Rajghat to go digital for interactive experiences on Mahatma's life

PNS

Three 46 Inch lED screens will be set up around the Rajghat Samadhi for displaying visuals relating to the life of Mahatma, National Movement, playing AmritVachans and quotes of Gandhiji.  Interpretation Centre will have two screens for interactive learning about the life and works of Mahatma through Quiz on the life and works of Gandhiji and National Movement, Movies and speeches of Gandhiji. The Ministry of Urban Development has approved Rs 3 crore for upgradation of pathway and other capital works to this effect.

Officials say that the money would be spent on setting up three digital screens, an Interpretation Centre for interactive learning about the life and works of Mahatma, widening of pathway, providing ramps to enable easy access for differently abled persons, granite flooring, development of 2 meter wide 1.10 km long peripheral pathways around Rajghat, providing seats/benches for visitors, toilets accessible for all, hedge barriers, Foot Over Bridge across lotus Pond etc will be provided.

Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu chaired a high level meeting pertaining to upgradation of Rajghat Samadhi. BJP MP Udit Raj,  former MP Rajmohan Gandhi and grandson of Gandhiji,  Dipak Nair and other members of the Committee attended the meeting. Naidu asked to CPWD to ensure and quality execution of approved works at the earliest.