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Hans India
14 hours ago
- Business
- Hans India
Delhi: NDMC to build 27-metre clock tower at Talkatora roundabout
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will construct a clock tower at the Talkatora roundabout as a grand architectural landmark, Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal said on Sunday. He said that the clock tower would be approximately 27 metre tall and feature a 2-meter clock. Chahal stated that the project has received approval from the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) and aims to establish a distinct identity within Lutyens' Delhi. The NDMC Vice Chairman added that most municipal bodies across the country have iconic clock towers as their symbols, and now NDMC will also develop such a grand architectural landmark. The structure will have an octagonal design, constructed using RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete), and will be adorned with a layer of clay bricks. The surrounding area will feature granite flooring, steel railings, and marble decorations. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1.3 crore, and the target is to complete construction by December 2025. Chahal said: 'Clock towers are not just timekeeping devices; they are also symbols of a city's identity, heritage, and architectural significance. Historically, they have played a vital role in providing public time information.' This clock tower will not only serve as a new attraction for Lutyens' Delhi but also mark the entry point into the NDMC area from nearby MCD regions such as Rajendra Nagar and Karol Bagh, he said. The tower will include internal stairs to facilitate maintenance and repairs. For safety, railings will be installed around the tower, and the base will be decorated with marble, he said. Chahal added that the project is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Viksit Bharat @2047" and reflects the national mission of beautifying Indian cities and preserving cultural heritage. This grand architectural structure in the NDMC area will not only provide timekeeping but also stand as a symbol of national pride, cultural identity, and urban elegance, he said.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
NDMC finalises plan to build clock tower at Talkatora roundabout
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council has finalised the design and prepared cost estimates for constructing a clock tower at Talkatora Roundabout, following approval from Delhi Urban Art Commission last month. NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal announced on Sunday that the clock tower would be a prominent architectural addition aimed at enhancing the visual identity of Lutyens' Delhi. The tower is planned to stand approximately 27 metres tall, featuring a 2-metre diameter clock. It will have an octagonal shape and be built using reinforced cement concrete, finished with a layer of clay bricks to give it a classic appearance. The area surrounding the tower will be landscaped with granite flooring, steel railings and marble decorations to further elevate the site's aesthetic appeal. The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs 1.3 crore, with the target for completion set for Dec 2025. The proposal may be presented in an upcoming council meeting for final approval. Chahal noted that many municipal bodies across the country featured iconic clock towers that reflected the heritage and architectural character of their cities. NDMC, he said, was now set to create its own landmark structure of similar cultural and symbolic value. He emphasised that the new tower would not only serve as a visual attraction for Lutyens' Delhi but also act as a symbolic gateway into NDMC area from neighbouring MCD regions, such as Rajendra Nagar and Karol Bagh. For maintenance purposes, internal stairs will be built within the structure and safety railings will be installed around its base, which will also feature marble embellishments. According to Chahal, the initiative aligns with the national mission to beautify Indian cities and protect their cultural heritage. Prior to design finalisation, NDMC commissioned a soil test at the proposed site through a private agency, which confirmed the location's suitability for supporting the structure. Since the project required changes to the existing site layout, NDMC submitted an updated proposal to DUAC, including technical details of the "Ghantaghar" plan. DUAC granted its consent in April after reviewing the revised submission. The plan to build a clock tower was initiated after LG VK Saxena's inspection of the NDMC area in April. Historically, New Delhi Town Hall once had a clock tower on top of its headquarters, but it was demolished in the 1980s to make way for the current NDMC building. The new tower at Talkatora Roundabout seeks to revive that legacy with a fresh architectural landmark in the heart of the city. . MSID:: 121547967 413 |
Time of India
19 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
NDMC to build iconic clock tower at Talkatora roundabout
NEW DELHI: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has finalised a design and prepared the estimates for constructing a clock tower at the Talkatora Roundabout after receiving necessary approvals from the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) last month. NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Sunday informed that a magnificent clock tower will be constructed at the Talkatora Roundabout with the aim of enhancing the visual identity and architectural beauty of Lutyens' Delhi. 'It will be approximately 27 metres tall and feature a 2-metre diameter clock. The structure will have an octagonal design, constructed using RCC (Reinforced Cement Concrete), and will be adorned with a layer of clay bricks,' he said. The surrounding area will feature granite flooring, steel railings, and marble decorations. The estimated cost of the project is Rs 1.3 crore, and the target is to complete construction by December 2025. The project might be tabled in the council meeting for final approval. Chahal stated that most municipal bodies across the country have iconic clock towers as symbols of a city's identity, heritage, and architectural significance, and now NDMC will also develop such a grand architectural landmark. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Lost Their Money - Learn From Their Lesson Expertinspector Click Here Undo 'It will not only serve as a new attraction for Lutyens' Delhi but also mark the entry point into the NDMC area from nearby MCD regions such as Rajendra Nagar and Karol Bagh. There will be internal stairs constructed at the facility to enable maintenance and repairs. For safety, railings will be installed around the tower, and the base will be decorated with marble,' stated the Vice Chairman while adding that the project reflects the national mission of beautifying Indian cities and preserving cultural heritage. Earlier, the NDMC got the soil of the proposed location tested for building the clock tower via a private agency at the proposed site (Talkatora Roundabout), and the soil was found suitable for building the clock tower structure. 'Since construction of the tower required amendments in the layout plan, NDMC sent an updated proposal to DUAC for approval. The agency took some specific details, including technical ones, about the Ghantaghar layout plan from NDMC, and gave consent in April,' said an official earlier. NDMC initiated a search for a suitable location to erect a clock tower following Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena's inspection in April. Previously, the 'New Delhi Town Hall' featured a clock tower atop its headquarters, but the structure was demolished in the 1980s to make way for the present NDMC building.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
NDMC renews bid to pick agency for smart parking managment across 155 facilities
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has initiated a fresh bid to select a specialised agency for implementing a smart parking management system across its 155 surface and multi-level parking facilities . Currently, two organisations have shown interest, and their technical capabilities are being evaluated before a final decision is made, said officials. Previous attempts over the past five years to engage a firm for managing the initial 40 parking sites — and additional ones added later — have failed. In the absence of a dedicated agency, NDMC has relied on staff from its sanitation, electrical, and engineering departments to operate parking facilities. This ad hoc arrangement has led to operational inefficiencies and difficulties for visitors trying to find available spaces, contributing to financial losses. 'After evaluating the technical proposals, we will examine financial viability. If no suitable bidder is found, we may call for a fresh tender or take a final decision on awarding the contract to an agency,' an NDMC official said, adding that clarity is expected by mid-June. The selected agency will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of an ' intelligent integrated parking system ' for a period of 10 years. At the beginning of May, NDMC updated the proposal, reflecting an increase in the number of parking facilities to be managed by the selected agency from 154 to 155, along with an expansion in total parking capacity of spaces from 14,478 to 15,158 for cars, two-wheelers, buses, and other vehicles. The modifications were implemented after discussions with the National Buildings Construction Corporation for taking over the management of the newly-built multi-level parking facility (with an estimated 680 car parking spaces) at Sarojini Nagar. NDMC currently has a mix of off-street (118), on-street (33), and multilevel parking (four), including parking at the basement. The agency proposes to modify these 155 parking sites. The total area at parking lots includes space for 10,322 cars, 4,713 two-wheelers and 123 buses. 'The new intelligent system will feature real-time data on vehicle flow, slot occupancy, daily revenue, and online payments. It will also integrate FASTag-based fee collection and monitor manpower deployed at each site,' said the official. The selected agency will either pay NDMC Rs 7.08 crore monthly or share 50per cent of its parking revenue .
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
NDMC renews bid for smart parking management across 155 facilities
New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has initiated a fresh bid to select a specialised agency for implementing a smart parking management system across its 155 surface and multi-level parking facilities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Currently, two organisations have shown interest, and their technical capabilities are being evaluated before a final decision is made, said officials. Previous attempts over the past five years to engage a firm for managing the initial 40 parking sites—and additional ones added later—have failed. In the absence of a dedicated agency, NDMC has relied on staff from its sanitation, electrical, and engineering departments to operate parking facilities. This ad hoc arrangement has led to operational inefficiencies and difficulties for visitors trying to find available spaces, contributing to financial losses. "After evaluating the technical proposals, we will examine financial viability. If no suitable bidder is found, we may call for a fresh tender or take a final decision on awarding the contract to an agency," an NDMC official said, adding that clarity is expected by mid-June. The selected agency will be responsible for the design, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of an 'intelligent integrated parking system' for a period of 10 years. At the beginning of May, NDMC updated the proposal, reflecting an increase in the number of parking facilities to be managed by the selected agency from 154 to 155, along with an expansion in total parking capacity of spaces from 14,478 to 15,158 for cars, two-wheelers, buses, and other vehicles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The modifications were implemented after discussions with the National Buildings Construction Corporation for taking over the management of the newly-built multi-level parking facility (with an estimated 680 car parking spaces) at Sarojini Nagar. NDMC currently has a mix of off-street (118), on-street (33), and multilevel parking (four), including parking at the basement. The agency proposes to modify these 155 parking sites. The total area at parking lots includes space for 10,322 cars, 4,713 two-wheelers and 123 buses. "The new intelligent system will feature real-time data on vehicle flow, slot occupancy, daily revenue, and online payments. It will also integrate FASTag-based fee collection and monitor manpower deployed at each site," said the official. The selected agency will either pay NDMC Rs 7.08 crore monthly or share 50% of its parking revenue.
