Next R-Day parade on Central Vista Avenue: Puri

February 04, 2021 13:37

The 'bhoomi poojan' ceremony of the Central Vista Avenue was performed by Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS for Housing and Urban Affairs at India Gate on Thursday.

"Next R-Day parade will be on Central Vista Avenue. It'll be a symbol of Modern India. Some don't understand its importance, some don't want country to progress. They were questioning COVID vaccine too but as all can see, we had a phenomenal rollout," Puri said.

With this ceremony, the work has started for the development and redevelopment of Central Vista Avenue. The Central Vista Avenue starting from North and South Block to India Gate, that includes the Rajpath, its adjoining lawns and canals, rows of tree, Vijay Chowk and the India Gate plaza is a 3 km long stretch.

The government has decided to refurbish and improve the avenue, as part of the comprehensive transformation of Central Vista.

The government approved a proposal for the development of Central Vista Avenue with an estimated cost of Rs 608 crores.Moreover, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has been entrusted to carry out this important work.

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