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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday inaugurated the newly-christened Kartavya Path, the stretch of road from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate earlier known as Rajpath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday inaugurated the newly-christened Kartavya Path, the stretch of road from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate earlier known as Rajpath. According to the Union housing and urban affairs ministry, the new stretch will be more pedestrian-friendly because of the new red granite walkways spreading 15.5 km that have been created, replacing bajri sand that lined the ground earlier.
Four new pedestrian underpasses have been built at busy junctions to segregate vehicular traffic from pedestrian movement, making the street safe to cross.
According to an official, 74 historic light poles and all chain links have been restored, upgraded and reinstalled on the site and more than 900 new light poles have been added where necessary to ensure that the space is always safe for visitors.
The revamped stretch is part of the Modi government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project, which also envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common central secretariat, a new prime minister's residence and office, and a new vice-president's enclave.
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Delhi | PM Narendra Modi arrives at India Gate to inaugurate revamped Central Vista & unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose near India Gate
PM Modi will unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose near India Gate & inaugurate Central Vista in New Delhi, shortly
Grand Event Begins: PM to inaugurate 'Kartavya Path' and unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on 8th September
Prime Minister will also unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on the occasion. These steps are in line with Prime Minister’s second ‘Panch Pran’ for New India in Amrit Kaal: ‘remove any trace of colonial mindset’.
Replacement of 'Abide with Me' from the 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony
* During Republic Day this year, the "Beating the Retreat" ceremony's concluding piece, "Abide With Me", was removed and Kavi Pradeep's seminal piece, "Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon", was introduced.
* Earlier in 2015, the "Beating the Retreat" ceremony saw some major changes wherein Indian musical instruments such as sitar, santoor and tabla were added for the first time. The retreat was thus infused with an Indian flavour.
Grand statue Of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the India Gate canopy
* In January, Modi inaugurated a hologram statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. A statue will soon be installed in the canopy where a statue of King George V was installed earlier. It was removed in 1968.
Merger of the railway budget with the annual Union budget
* In 2017, breaking a 92-year-old tradition, the government merged the Rail Budget with the General Budget.
Presentation of the Budget on the first day of February* It has also done away with the colonial-era presentation of the Budget on the last day of February. The budget is now presented on the first day of February.
Redundant colonial-era laws repealed
* Since 2014, the government has repealed more than 1,500 old and obsolete laws. Most of these laws were remnants of the British era.
Renaming Race Course Road as Lok Kalyan Marg
* The prime minister had announced his intention to abolish the images of the colonial era during his Independence Day speech on August 15. However, the process had already started in 2016 when Race Course Road was renamed as Lok Kalyan Marg. The prime minister's residence is at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.
* The Cross of St George was removed from the Indian Navy's ensign and replaced with an ensign inspired by the seal of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
* On September 2, Modi unveiled the new ensign (Nishaan) of the Indian Navy that he said "removed the remaining traces of slavery and a colonial past" on the country's warships by doing away with the St George's cross. The move is befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage.
* In line with its intention of getting rid of any remnants of the colonial past, Modi has decided to rename Rajpath and the Central Vista lawns as "Kartavya Path". Rajpath is the Hindi word for "Kingsway", which was given in the honour of King George V. New naval ensign
In a background note, the government highlighted numerous steps taken in this direction in the last eight years: Rajpath to Kartavya Path
With the historic Rajpath in the heart of Delhi getting a new name, "Kartavya Path" (path of duty), the government has linked it to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for freeing the country of a "colonial mindset" as part of the "five pledges" he invoked on the Independence Day.
The government said the move is part of a continuous and conscious effort by the prime minister to shed the baggage of colonial legacy and colonial symbols and replace those with Indian traditions and strategic thought.
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), the executing agency for the project envisioned in September 2019, has set up five vending zones where 40 vendors each will be allowed and two blocks near the India Gate with eight shops each. Some states have shown their interest to set up their food stalls.
The entire stretch has been revamped under the Modi government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project.
Shapoorji Pallonji and Company Limited has executed the redevelopment of the entire stretch from Vijay Chowk to India Gate. The project was tendered at Rs 477 crore.
Prime Minister Modi will on Thursday also unveil a 28-ft statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate, which has been installed in the historic canopy facing the monument.
Twelve buses will be operated on the route. These buses will be available for visitors from 5 PM and the last pick up will be at 9 PM, the statement said.
The electric buses deployed by Delhi Metro will pick up the visitors from Bhairon Road and will drop off at Gate No.1 of the National Stadium facing C-Hexagon from where the India Gate or Central Vista can be accessed by walk, the DMRC said. This facility will be available initially for a week, it said.
The Delhi Metro on Friday issued a statement saying it will provide bus service for those visiting India Gate or Central Vista from September 9 after the inauguration. Visitors can board the buses from Bhairon Road, Rajghat, Connaught Place (near Palika Bazaar parking) and JLN Stadium, it said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will Thursday evening inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks.
The redevelopment project of the Central Vista -- the nation's power corridor -- envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common central secretariat, revamping the three-km Rajpath, a new prime minister's residence and office, and a new vice-president's enclave.
Parking space for 1,125 vehicles has been created on the entire stretch. A parking space for 35 buses has also been created near India Gate.
Parking space for 1,125 vehicles has been created on the entire stretch. A parking space for 35 buses has also been created near India Gate.
Talking about the facilities, another official said there are two blocks near India Gate and each block has eight shops. Ice-cream carts will only be allowed in the vending zones, he said, adding that although no decision has been taken yet, it will be ensured that the ice-cream trolleys are not allowed along the roads.
"More than 80 security guards will be deployed on the entire stretch. We have also requested the Delhi Police to deploy its personnel. The purpose behind the deployment of security personnel is to ensure that there is no theft and damage to the newly-installed facilities," the official said.
A sufficient number of sanitation workers employed with the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will be deployed in the area, he said, adding, "We have appealed to people to maintain cleanliness. Large teams of sanitation workers will be deployed."
According to the plan, food items will not be allowed in the garden area from India Gate to Man Singh Road. The official said maintaining cleanliness will be a challenge as after the inauguration, people in large numbers will throng the stretch, which is considered to be the most popular public space in the national capital.
The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), an executive agency of the project, has divided the entire corridor into five stretches -- India Gate, C Hexagon to Man Singh Road, Man Singh Road to Janpath, Janpath to Rafi Marg and Rafi Marg to Vijay Chowk.
With the inauguration of "Kartavya Path" from Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate, more than 80 private security guards will keep an eye on the entire stretch, besides police personnel, to prevent incidents of theft and damage to the newly-installed facilities, officials said on Thursday. According to an official, there will be heavy deployment of police personnel and security guards for at least two months. However, no major restrictions for visitors will be in place.
Includes several sustainability features like solid waste management, recycling of used water, rainwater harvesting and energy efficient lighting systems, among others
New pedestrian underpasses, improved parking spaces, new exhibition panels and upgraded night lighting are going to enhance the public experience
Kartavya Path to exhibit improved public spaces and facilities including lawns with walkways, added green spaces, refurbished canals, improved signages, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks
In line with one of PM’s ‘Panch Pran’: ‘remove any trace of colonial mindset’
Symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.
PM to inaugurate 'Kartavya Path' and unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate on 8th September at 7 PM
Crafted by Arun Yogiraj, who was the main sculptor, the 28 feet tall statue has been carved from a monolithic granite stone and weighs 65 MT.
The statue, made of granite, is a fitting tribute to the immense contribution of Netaji to our freedom struggle, and would be a symbol of the country’s indebtedness to him.
The statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, which will be unveiled by the Prime Minister, is being installed in the same place where a hologram statue of Netaji was unveiled earlier this year on Parakram Diwas (January 23) by him.
It also includes a number of sustainability features like solid waste management, stormwater management, recycling of used water, rainwater harvesting, water conservation and energy efficient lighting systems, among others.
Further, new pedestrian underpasses, improved parking spaces, new exhibition panels and upgraded night lighting are some other features that will enhance the public experience.
Kartavya Path will exhibit beautified landscapes, lawns with walkways, added green spaces, refurbished canals, new amenity blocks, improved signages and vending kiosks.
Also, a need was felt to organise the Republic Day parade and other National events in a less disruptive manner with minimal restrictions on public movement.
The redevelopment has been done bearing these concerns in mind while also ensuring the integrity and continuity of architectural character.
It lacked basic amenities like public toilets, drinking water, street furniture and adequate parking space. Further, there was inadequate signage, poor maintenance of water features and haphazard parking.
Over the years, Rajpath and adjoining areas of the Central Vista Avenue had been witnessing pressure of increasing traffic of visitors, putting stress on its infrastructure.
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