Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Delhi's Old Delhi Redevelopment: SRDC Reconstitution Announced
The Chief Minister of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, has decided to recreate the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) to help improve Old Delhi.
This new group will have experts in preserving old buildings and will be in charge of making the Walled City a better place to live.
The Delhi government is doing this as part of a big plan to improve the city's infrastructure.
The member of parliament from Chandni Chowk, Praveen Khandelwal, also suggested changing the name of SRDC.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced the reconstitution of Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC)
New SRDC will include heritage and conservation experts to lead Old Delhi's redevelopment
Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal suggested renaming SRDC
The revamped SRDC will be the main agency for implementing revitalization in the Walled City
The announcement comes as part of a major infrastructure push by the Delhi government
- Who
- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Chandni Chowk MP Praveen Khandelwal
- What
- Announced the reconstitution of Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) for Old Delhi's redevelopment
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To accelerate the redevelopment of Old Delhi and improve its infrastructure
Proponents of Redevelopment
Conservationists
SRDC Reconstitution
Proponents of Redevelopment
A step towards improving Old Delhi's infrastructure
Conservationists
Concerns about preserving historic architecture and cultural heritage
- Agency
- Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC)
- Initiative
- Redevelopment of Old Delhi
- Key Stakeholders
- Delhi CM, Chandni Chowk MP, Heritage and conservation experts
- Proposed Change
- Renaming of SRDC