PM Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path, unveil Netaji's statue at India Gate on Sept 9
New Delhi, September 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate 'Kartavya Path' and unveil a statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate on Thursday at 7 pm, informed the PMO.
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, the change represents a shift from Rajpath being a symbol of power to Kartavya Path being a symbol of public ownership and empowerment.
"Prime Minister will also unveil the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate on the occasion. These steps are in line with Prime Minister's second Panch Pran for New India in Amrit Kaal: remove any trace of the colonial mindset," the statement read.
Over the years, Rajpath and the surrounding areas of Central Vista Avenue have been subjected to increasing visitor traffic, putting stress on the infrastructure. According to the PMO, it lacks basic amenities like public toilets, drinking water, street furniture and adequate parking space. Moreover, there has been inadequate signage, poor maintenance of water features and haphazard parking.
"Also, a need was felt to organise the Republic Day parade and other National events in a less disruptive manner with minimal restrictions on public movement. The redevelopment has been done bearing these concerns in mind while also ensuring the integrity and continuity of architectural character," it added.
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Kartavya Path will have beautified landscapes, lawns with walkways, added green spaces, renovated canals, new amenity blocks, improved signages and vending kiosks.
Other features that will improve the public experience include new pedestrian underpasses, improved parking spaces, new exhibition panels, and upgraded night lighting.
It also incorporates a variety of sustainability elements such as solid waste management, stormwater management, used water recycling, rainwater harvesting, water conservation, and energy-efficient lighting systems, among others.
The Prime Minister will unveil a statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the same place as he inaugurated a hologram statue of Netaji earlier this year on Parakram Diwas (January 23).
The granite statue is a fitting tribute to Netaji's enormous contribution to our freedom movement and would serve as a symbol of the country's indebtedness to him.
The 28-foot-tall statue, carved from a monolithic granite stone and weighing 65 MT, has been sculpted by Arun Yogiraj.
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-PTC News
