Chandni Chowk’s Town Hall to be developed as ‘Global Heritage Centre’: CM
The Delhi government plans to redevelop the historic Town Hall in Chandni Chowk into a 'Global Heritage Centre' featuring a museum and cultural facilities. An MoU has been signed between the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation to initiate the project.
Why it matters
This project represents an effort to preserve colonial-era architecture while repurposing it for modern tourism and economic development.
The Delhi government will redevelop the Town Hall in Chandni Chowk as a Global Heritage Centre with a museum and facilities for cultural and tourism activities, stated the chief minister’s office (CMO) on Sunday.
“Town Hall in Chandni Chowk is not merely a building but an important part of Delhi’s rich history and heritage. The Delhi government is committed to preserving its historical and architectural identity while connecting it with modern tourism and cultural activities,” Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said.
According to the statement, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed between the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) at the Delhi Secretariat on Sunday.
Spread over approximately 12,180 square metres, the project will cover the Town Hall, Press Building and Park in the Chandni Chowk and Shahjahanabad areas, it added.
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