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A security person stands guard near barricades placed at the Rajpath construction site, where the Modi government's Central Vista Development Project revamp has begun. The redevelopment project of the Central Vista - the power corridor of the country - envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common Central Secretariat and the revamping of the three-km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and new residences for the prime minister and the vice president. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Over the past several weeks, the Rajpath stretch, with India Gate as the backdrop, has witnessed drastic changes as the Central Vista redevelopment project takes shape. On Friday, Supreme Court refused to interfere with the Central Vista project, stating that it is already under the Delhi High Court. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Despite fewer workers showing up in the past few days, officials are trying to meet initially set deadlines, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has said. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Officials from HCP Design, Planning and Management, the architectural consultant of the Central Vista project, have said the original design elements of the area will be kept intact to a large extent after work is complete. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Under Phase 1, a sewerage treatment plant will be set up for recycling of waste water along with rainwater harvesting systems and water supply systems. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
Trenches dug on the sides of the road and red road blockers have replaced the iconic chain link fence and lamp posts. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
At the construction site of Central Vista.
The path leading up to the Rashtrapati Bhavan too is fenced with yellow boards set up by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), which read: ‘Development/ Redevelopment of Central Vista Avenue’. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
According to a CPWD official, digging of an underground passageway is about to begin. The redevelopment at Rajpath, under Phase I of the project, is aimed at making the area pedestrian friendly and providing better amenities for visitors and tourists. (Express Photo by Amit Mehra)
