Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Plans for Old Delhi's Heritage Restoration and Redevelopment
Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has plans to restore and redevelop Old Delhi, also known as the Walled City.
She wants to bring back its historical and cultural identity and make it a better place for people to live and visit.
She held a meeting with important people to talk about these plans and they all agreed that this is very important.
The meeting talked about making a special group to handle this work and also about improving things like toilets for women.
CM Gupta announced the reconstitution of Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) to revive Old Delhi's heritage
She committed to restoring the historical and cultural identity of Old Delhi and improving civic amenities
A high-level meeting was held to push forward the government's plan to redevelop and beautify Old Delhi
CM directed officials to expedite ongoing improvement works and construct Pink Toilets for women
The meeting attendees agreed on the urgent need for Walled City's redevelopment and revitalisation
- Who
- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal, Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, and senior officials
- What
- Announced plans for Old Delhi's redevelopment and heritage restoration
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Delhi Secretariat
- Why
- To restore and preserve Old Delhi's historical and cultural identity, improve civic amenities, and combat years of neglect
Pro-Restoration
Critics of Previous Government
Restoration Efforts
Pro-Restoration
CM Gupta committed to restoring Old Delhi's heritage and improving amenities
Critics of Previous Government
Critics argue that the previous government neglected the area
- Corporation to be Reconstituted
- Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC)
- Areas to be Redeveloped
- Walled City, Chandni Chowk market
- Key Stakeholders
- Delhi CM, MP, Urban Development Minister, SRDC, PWD, MCD, Delhi Police officials
- Proposed Changes
- Include heritage experts in SRDC, restrict commercial activities in heritage structures
- CM's Directive
- Expedite improvement works, construct Pink Toilets for women
