+
Delhi Renames Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation As IVPN
ECONOMY & POLICY

Delhi Renames Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation As IVPN

The Delhi government has renamed the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation as the Indraprastha Virasat Punarvikas Nigam (IVPN) and unveiled a heritage revival plan for Old Delhi. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IVPN was chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and attended by the Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood and the managing director Sandeep Kumar. The corporation will pursue conservation and redevelopment to restore the area's historic and architectural identity while upgrading civic amenities.

The AGM prioritised redevelopment of Chandni Chowk and directed that the market's design reflect its historical character while accommodating heavy daily footfall. The chief minister instructed officials to develop modern public toilet blocks and strengthen civic services to handle hundreds of thousands of daily visitors. Historians and heritage experts will be involved to ensure architectural authenticity.

Review of the Town Hall redevelopment included a directive to create a major entry and exit from the Chandni Chowk side so the building can function as a heritage and tourism centre. The meeting stressed safeguarding the interests of local traders and shopkeepers to balance conservation with commercial activity. A control room will be set up in the market to provide information and assistance to visitors.

Officials were asked to prepare blueprints for the Hanuman Temple at Yamuna Bazaar and for the Jama Masjid area and the road in front of the Old Delhi Railway Station. Emphasis was placed on organised parking, traffic management and waste systems to improve access and the environment. The IVPN will pursue an integrated approach combining conservation, tourism promotion, economic activity and civic amenities.

The chief minister said Delhi's historical heritage is an invaluable legacy for future generations and that development must preserve historical identity and architectural beauty while improving facilities for residents and traders. Officials noted Old Delhi covers about seven square kilometres, is over 350 years old and includes one World Heritage Site, 10 nationally protected monuments, 10 state-protected monuments and over 700 locally protected heritage sites. The planned work is expected to reinforce Old Delhi's historic identity and boost trade and tourism.

The Delhi government has renamed the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation as the Indraprastha Virasat Punarvikas Nigam (IVPN) and unveiled a heritage revival plan for Old Delhi. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the IVPN was chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and attended by the Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood and the managing director Sandeep Kumar. The corporation will pursue conservation and redevelopment to restore the area's historic and architectural identity while upgrading civic amenities. The AGM prioritised redevelopment of Chandni Chowk and directed that the market's design reflect its historical character while accommodating heavy daily footfall. The chief minister instructed officials to develop modern public toilet blocks and strengthen civic services to handle hundreds of thousands of daily visitors. Historians and heritage experts will be involved to ensure architectural authenticity. Review of the Town Hall redevelopment included a directive to create a major entry and exit from the Chandni Chowk side so the building can function as a heritage and tourism centre. The meeting stressed safeguarding the interests of local traders and shopkeepers to balance conservation with commercial activity. A control room will be set up in the market to provide information and assistance to visitors. Officials were asked to prepare blueprints for the Hanuman Temple at Yamuna Bazaar and for the Jama Masjid area and the road in front of the Old Delhi Railway Station. Emphasis was placed on organised parking, traffic management and waste systems to improve access and the environment. The IVPN will pursue an integrated approach combining conservation, tourism promotion, economic activity and civic amenities. The chief minister said Delhi's historical heritage is an invaluable legacy for future generations and that development must preserve historical identity and architectural beauty while improving facilities for residents and traders. Officials noted Old Delhi covers about seven square kilometres, is over 350 years old and includes one World Heritage Site, 10 nationally protected monuments, 10 state-protected monuments and over 700 locally protected heritage sites. The planned work is expected to reinforce Old Delhi's historic identity and boost trade and tourism.

Related Stories

Gold Stories

Next Story
Equipment

InfraServe Global Launches Five Products at bauma CONEXPO India

InfraServe Global (ISG), part of the Gainwell Group, made its debut at bauma CONEXPO India 2026 with the launch of five products for road maintenance, asphalt applications, concrete pumping and mastic heating.The company unveiled the Etnyre RoadSaver, Etnyre Asphalt Distributor (Black-Topper® Centennial), Etnyre Mastic Kettle and its 50 m³ and 70 m³ concrete pumps at its booth at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida. The launches support ISG’s strategy of developing equipment in India for domestic as well as international markets.The Etnyre RoadSaver is designed to improve slurry sealing ..

Next Story
Equipment

JEHEL Showcases Hydraulic Material Handling Solutions at bauma 2026

Jaypee Engineering & Hydraulic Equipment Co. Ltd. (JEHEL) showcased its hydraulic material handling equipment portfolio at BAUMA CONEXPO INDIA 2026, held from September 15-18 at the India Expo Centre, Greater Noida.The company participated at Hall H11, Stall K15, alongside sister concern Vishnu Forge Industries Limited (VFIL), which specialises in forged and machined parts and assemblies.Founded in 1995, JEHEL provides hydraulic material handling equipment for sectors including cement, steel and sponge iron, glass, construction, sugar, paper and railways.At the exhibition, the company disp..

Next Story
Equipment

TORSA Machines Targets Rs 5 Bn Revenue in Five Years

TORSA Machines Limited, an Indian manufacturer of crushing and screening equipment, is targeting a Rs 5-billion business over the next five years as it expands its technology portfolio, manufacturing capacity and market presence.The company is showcasing its expanded equipment portfolio at bauma CONEXPO INDIA 2026, being held from September 15-18 at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida. Its display includes new crushing, screening, shaping and sand-processing solutions alongside its established equipment range.Gopi Krishna More, Managing Director, TORSA Machines, said the five-year target re..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

SPECIAL OFFER
QR Code