The North Delhi Municipal Corporation will beautifying areas under its jurisdiction ahead of the ASEAN Summit, scheduled for January next year.
North Corporation Commissioner Madhup Vyas said a Standing Committee meeting of all three Delhi Mayors was convened by Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday.
The Mayors were ordered to start beautifying areas under their jurisdiction ahead of the summit, to be held in the Capital from January 19 to 30.
“Senior dignitaries and VIPs will attend the summit. It is our responsibility as organisers to present a good picture of our city. Roads and footpaths will be cleaned, and monuments scrubbed ahead of the event,” said Mr. Vyas.
Focus on Chandni Chowk
Along with cleaning activities, open spaces along kerbsides and roundabouts will get plants to prevent dust pollution. Lights on buildings along the route the dignitaries will take will be switched on at night and those of historic significance renovated.
A senior North official said focus will be on Chandni Chowk due to cultural richness attached to the area.
“The focus will be on Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi. A meeting of all officials will be organised by the Commissioner next week to discuss the plan for redevelopment,” said the official.
North Corporation Standing Committee chairperson Tilak Raj Kataria said special care will be taken to ensure that sanitation activities and beautification are completed on time.
“Delhi is a beautiful city and we want dignitaries attending the summit to see the city that way. The only thing holding us back is our attitude towards infrastructure,” he said.
