All posts tagged: Beautification

Anand Vihar decongestion: 1.2km road revamp on cards

Anand Vihar decongestion: 1.2km road revamp on cards

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The Delhi government has initiated the process for decongestion and beautification of the area around Anand Vihar Interstate bus Terminus (ISBT) — a perpetual congestion and pollution hotspot in east Delhi. Under the plan, for which bids were invited last week, 1.2km road from EDM Mall foot over bridge to Anand Vihar U-turn will be redeveloped, said senior government officials. Anand Vihar is consistently ranked as one of the most severe pollution and traffic congestion hotspots in the Delhi. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO) A consultant is also being deputed to conduct a topographic survey of the area, identify permanent structures, as well as map congestion nodes, footpaths and traffic islands. A public works department (PWD) official said that the study will form the baseline for interventions to improve traffic flow, increase pedestrian infrastructure and beautify the area. “The expert agency will submit layout plans and a walkthrough of the entire 1.2km road and 60ft width. It will propose interventions needed to decongest the area as well as landscaping, street lighting, decorative illumination and upgrading …

Kumbh Mela: Expert panel formed for beautification of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar

Kumbh Mela: Expert panel formed for beautification of Nashik and Trimbakeshwar

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As preparations for the Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 enter a crucial phase, the Nashik Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority (NTKMA) has formed a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for city beautification. The committee has been set up to ensure that all urban design and beautification works in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar are planned in a structured, sensitive and expert-led manner, ahead of the large influx of pilgrims expected during the Kumbh Mela. The Technical Advisory Committee will act as an advisory and mentorship body to the NTKMA and its consultants. It will provide technical guidance and review at all stages of the project, including planning, design, tendering and implementation of beautification works. Specialists from multiple fields The committee includes experts from environmental landscape planning, urban design, conservation architecture, cultural and heritage studies, and public art. Officials said this will help ensure that development respects Nashik’s ecology, cultural identity and historical importance. The committee’s work will focus on key public areas linked to the Kumbh Mela. These include the strengthening and beautification of ghats and riverfront stretches along the …

Upgrades designed to serve city beyond summit

Upgrades designed to serve city beyond summit

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GVMC Commissioner Ketan Garg inspecting the ongoing development works ahead of the CII Partnership Summit on November 14-15 on Monday. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Commissioner Ketan Garg said that the ongoing development and beautification works across Visakhapatnam are being carried out not only for the upcoming 30th CII Partnership Summit but also with a long-term vision to enhance the city’s infrastructure for future programs and events. Mr Garg on Monday conducted a whirlwind inspection of various development works, including the installation of high-intensity light poles along RK Beach, construction of beach sand poles, and the progress of road, footpath, painting, lighting, greenery, and beautification works from Park Hotel and Siripuram Junction up to Andhra University Grounds. He issued several instructions to officials to complete all works by Tuesday (November 11). Speaking to the media after the inspection, the Commissioner said about 95% of the city’s development and beautification works—initiated by GVMC over the past three months—have already been completed. The GVMC executed construction of 9.5 km of bitumen roads, …

Beautification drive on for Partnership Summit in Vizag

Beautification drive on for Partnership Summit in Vizag

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Workers undertaking plantation and painting works along the Beach Road ahead of the Partnership Summit, in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK District Collector M.N. Harendira Prasad has directed the officials concerned to make the parks and tourist spots more attractive. As part of the CII Partnership Summit scheduled to be organised in Visakhapatnam on November 14 and 15, many delegates from India and abroad would visit the city and might tour local tourist destinations, he said, and directed the officials to take appropriate measures. In the process of identifying a location for the ‘Gala Dinner’ to the delegates, which is likely to be hosted on November 13, the Collector visited several parks, including VMRDA Park, MGM Park, Sea Harriers, TU-142 Aircraft Museum, Submarine Museum, and Tenneti Park. He reviewed the conditions at each site and discussed with officials the feasibility of arranging the dinner and other activities at these venues. The Collector examined several aspects such as parking, suitable areas for cultural programmes etc. He instructed the officials to undertake necessary development …