Hardeep Puri gives sneak peek into Central Vista project, calls it `greener & better` - In Pics

The Central Vista redevelopment project includes buidling a new triangular Parliament, 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. The Central Vista project has been criticised by opposition parties arguing that the money would be put to better use if it were spent to upgrade the healthcare system. 

Taking to social media, Puri wrote: "Work is on schedule. Quick progress being made. The new look Central Vista Avenue, with a judicious mix of modern with traditional will redefine the heart of the city. More public spaces. Easier public access. Greener & better."

In another tweet he described about his interaction with the workers at the construction site. "Delighted to interact with the workers giving shape to our future heritage. They come from different parts of the country. Pity that the Congress ecosystem wanted to snatch away the livelihood of these hardworking women & men. I thanked them for their sweat & toil," he wrote.

Praising the construction workers, the union minister said, "Toil & perseverance of our workers is giving shape to architectural heritage for the future generations. I visited the Central Vista Avenue & New Parliament sites to take stock today. Happy to inform the ‘Vidvaans’ that their ice cream evenings are going to get even better!"

Dispelling rumours of tree cutting Puri said, "All the false narratives about Central Vista Avenue are coming crashing down. The fruit laden Jamun trees stand tall as the landscape around them is being redeveloped & upgraded. There were rumours that these have been cut down!"