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Chandni Chowk in Delhi gets a new look- In pics

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (September 12) inaugurated the newly redeveloped Chandni Chowk market.

Redefining the Chandni Chowk

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Redefining the Chandni Chowk

Chandni Chowk has been redeveloped to increase its beauty in order to rebuild its image and attract more toursts by making it more appealing aesthetically. (Image credit: ANI)

Good news for food lovers

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Good news for food lovers

As per the new announcement by Delhi CM, street food joints will be allowed to open for 3-4 more hours till midnight so that people can come here at the night and enjoy. (Image credit: IANS)

Extent of renovation

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Extent of renovation

Almost 1.4 km stretch between the Red Fort and the Fatehpuri Masjid crossing has been improved and beautified. (Image credit: IANS)

Resolution of pervious issues

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Resolution of pervious issues

Traffic on the stretch was improved making it a "no traffic zone" for motorised vehicles between 9 am and 9 pm, dangling wires were made underground. (Image credit: PTI)

Safety, security and facilities

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Safety, security and facilities

Along with the facilities for pedestrians like toilets, water ATMs and dustbins, 197 electric poles and 124 CCTV cameras have been installed all over the area for safety purposes. (Image credit: IANS)

 

Efforts to increase beauty

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Efforts to increase beauty

The stretch has been developed as a pedestrian-friendly corridor and made aesthetically appealing with the help of red granite stone, decorative lights, plants and street furniture among others. (Image credit: PTI)

 

Delay in project

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Delay in project

The project was approved in August 2018  and was scheduled to be inaugurated on April 17 this year but was cancelled due to the second wave of COVID-19. (Image credit: ANI)