Delegates from all across the world will gather at the World Heritage Committee conference to talk about and work together to preserve cultural, natural, and mixed heritage assets.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has started a massive cleaning and maintenance campaign in advance of the 46th World Heritage Committee conference, which will take place in India from July 21 to July 31. According to NDMC secretary Kuljeet Singh Chahal, “Lutyens Delhi will be beautified like it was done during the G20 Summit,” on Monday. We’ll pay close attention to the décor arrangements, which will include vibrant flags, unique lighting setups, and floral boards.
Delegates from all across the world will gather at the World Heritage Committee conference to talk about and work together to preserve cultural, natural, and mixed heritage assets. For the first time, India is hosting the annual UNESCO convention, which addresses the steps that must be taken to protect World Heritage sites that are at risk from unchecked urban growth, unsustainable tourism, neglect, natural disasters, pollution, political unrest, and conflict.
Ten transportable pumps on carts have been set up as part of the NDMC’s preparations to stop water from leaking when the delegates arrive. The areas that are targeted are waterlogged areas like Delhi Haat and Africa Avenue. “To handle any crises that may develop during the event, two high-capacity pumps, each with a 6,000-liter capacity and a minimum head of 25 meters, have been prepared on a rental basis,” Chahal stated.
About 50,000 potted decorative plants and flowers are being provided by the NDMC Horticulture Department; they will be refreshed every 11 days to guarantee freshness for the delegate’s arrival. The regions surrounding the hotels where delegates will be staying are receiving extra attention. The World Heritage Committee logo will be displayed on floral boards that the NDMC will make and install all around its territory.
In addition, NDMC is organizing a special cleaning campaign in important commercial districts including Connaught Place, Janpath, and Khan Market. The trade groups, particularly those around Connaught Place, have been instructed to spruce up their marketplaces. “A correspondence has been received from the NDMC. To give the market a festive appearance, we will need to determine whether we have that type of money. We have to apply for a restoration six months in advance since the market is designated as a historic site. A lot of stores lack proper maintenance. The president of the Connaught Place Traders Association, Atul Bhargava, stated, “We will be meeting with the chief architect to discuss this.”
On July 24, a banquet is scheduled for the young professionals working in the heritage field. Along Sardar Patel Marg, hanging lights are also being installed as part of special lighting arrangements to illuminate the trees. There will be brightly colored flags hung along the path. To improve their visual attractiveness, the Architecture Department is renovating fifty-two roundabouts in the NDMC region.
To facilitate the delegates’ easy movement, it is being made sure that the roads are clear of potholes and that the pedestrian routes are easily navigable. At the Safdarjung Flyover and the African Avenue Railway underpass, the Council is putting up new wall art. Roundabouts close to Mandi House, Hotel Taj Mansingh, and Hotel Le Meridien will soon have sculptures installed on them.
