To maintain and upgrade its heritage value, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) would develop ‘Chowk Bazaar’, one of the busiest and oldest market places of the State capital.
For sharing and discussing scheme to develop the Chowk Bazaar, a meeting with residents and traders was held on Wednesday. With the aim to develop the Chowk Bazaar and redefining its heritage value an extensive scheme has been developed. It would be developed in such a manner that the historical heritage would be maintained and would present a glimpse of the historical heritage.
With the help of presentation the details of the scheme were shared and suggestions were invited from the participants and for implementation of the scheme their support is expected. Traders and residents of the area suggested that their needs should be considered while developing the scheme for developing Chowk Bazaar. Munish Pandit of the Heritage Consultant Private limited Delhi provided the details of the scheme. During the presentation it was told that the telephone wires and electricity wires would be laid underground and to maintain retro look lamp posts would be installed.
Separate parking space would be developed to decongest the market. Sign Boards and Canopies would be given a uniform look for maintaining consistency across the market. Along with these changes instead of coal tar, marble stone would be used for constructing roads. After the presentation residents and traders suggested that parking spaces should be developed in government office premises close to the market, road side stalls and vendors should be provided with proper space and easy entry for police and fire brigade vehicles should be ensured from every entry point.
Assistant Commissioner Pradeep Verma, City Planner Amit Gajbhiye, Zonal Officer Chhaganlal Jha and representatives of traders association were present.