Archive · 24 Sep 2026
Chandni Chowk Town Hall Redevelopment Estimated At Rs 225 Crore
Delhi plans to redevelop the old Town Hall complex in Chandni Chowk.
The project is expected to cost Rs 225 crore.
Two government bodies signed an agreement to help organize and carry out the work.
The area includes the Town Hall, a Press Building and a park.
The complex was built between 1860 and 1866 and was once used as the civic body’s headquarters.
Much of it has been mostly empty since the headquarters moved in 2010.
The new plan could include museums, galleries, shops, heritage stays and places for performances.
Officials say the project is meant to protect the building’s history while making it useful for residents and tourists.
The redevelopment of Delhi’s historic Town Hall complex has been estimated to cost Rs 225 crore.
The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation and Municipal Corporation of Delhi signed an MoU for the project.
The project covers the Town Hall, Press Building and Park across approximately 12,180 square metres.
Plans include museums, historical galleries, art spaces, heritage stays, flea markets, an amphitheatre and a sports arena.
The Detailed Project Report is being prepared under the Central Government’s Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme.
- Who
- The Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta are involved in the initiative.
- What
- A Rs 225 crore redevelopment of the historic Town Hall complex has been proposed.
- When
- The MoU was signed on Wednesday; the articles do not specify the date.
- Where
- The project is located in Chandni Chowk and the Shahjahanabad area of Delhi.
- Why
- The redevelopment aims to promote heritage tourism, cultural engagement and community spaces while preserving the site’s architectural legacy.
- Estimated cost
- Rs 225 crore
- Project area
- Approximately 12,180 square metres
- Site
- Town Hall, Press Building and Park
- Construction period
- 1860 to 1866
- Former civic headquarters
- The complex served as the civic body headquarters until 2010
- Heritage classification
- Grade-I
- Funding framework
- Swadesh Darshan 2.0 Scheme