New Delhi, 13th Dec 2015: Citizens of Chandni Chowk participated in the “Heritage Marathon” organized by Shri Vijay Goel. Eminent personalities such as MoS PMO Jitender Singh, Mayor Ravindra Gupta, Standing committee chairman Shri Mohan Bharadwaj and MCD Commissioner P.K. Gupta also joined Goel in the marathon.The marathon commenced from Jama Masjid, Police station, Dharampura and ended at Khari Bawli. The marathon witnessed the participation of hundreds of young tourism lovers and heritage enthusiasts.
Goel said, “There is an urgent need to save the historic walled city of Delhi whose rich cultural and architectural heritage is under serious threat due to unauthorized and illegal constructions”. The effects of these are evident in the decline in the number of people visiting Chandni Chowk.
Shahazhanabad, Old Delhi has nearly 525 havelis that were constructed in that 19th and 20th century. The architecture in these havelis has had the influence of Hindu, Mughal, British and European art. These structures have a lot of tourism potential, yet almost all of them are in a pathetic condition. Despite the government declaring these structures as ‘protected’, no major steps are being taken and only inspector raj is being practiced.
The problems of ever increasing congestion, dilapidated roads and the increasing number of rickshaws in the area have made it a pedestrian averse area. The city, he said is in shambles and there is a dire need to restore the old charm of Chandni Chowk. The civic bodies, MCD and Delhi government have only been holding meetings and discussions but due to their neglect, nothing is changing in practice. The Shahazhanabad Development Board needs to be a lot more efficient in dealing with this menace and should be given more teeth to take any stern steps.
MoS PMO, Shri Jitender Singh said that “There is a dire need to preserve the 400 year old heritage of Chandni Chowk and the marathon is an effective way to draw the attention of young Indians towards this cause.”
Mayor Shri Ravindra Gupta said that “The current condition of Chandni Chowk is such that urgent cooperation is required between the Centre, Delhi government and other related civic bodies to improve things.”
The marathon effectively highlighted the problems in Old Delhi and was symbolic of the need to revive the ever fading glory of Chandni Chowk. It was organized with the support of RWA and local shopkeepers. The conveners of the marathon were Suman Gupta and Jai Prakash and the co – conveners were Ajay Bhardwai, Shyam Singh and Dhruv.
Rajya Sabha MP and President of Heritage India Foundation, Shri Vijay Goel led a ‘Heritage Marathon’
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My vision for Delhi is that it should be a city of opportunities where people
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Water, though being one of the most precious resources on the earth, is availabile in limited amount. Hence it’s necessary that due management of the water resources is taken for the existence of life.
Power is the basis of human lives and is used in almost everything we have. Hence it’s vital in the interest of social development and welfare that power reaches to common citizens
Education empowers our children, making them strong enough to look after themselves in any given situation. A large role in delivering the education is played by our educational institutions
Delhi Villages Delhi has 369 villages which, though called as Urban Villages but, continue to suffer from developmental inequalities. The basic infrastructure is in such a sorrow state that some villages
Healthcare The Delhi government being the major health service provider is responsible for the healthcare services in Delhi but due to lack of planning and vision of Delhi government
Pollution According to a Greenpeace study, New Delhi is the most polluted capital city in the world. The PM 2.5 and PM 10 levels have crossed the emergency levels of 500ug/m3.
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Vijay on Issues
Delhi Villages Delhi has 369 villages which, though called as Urban Villages but, continue to suffer from developmental inequalities. The basic infrastructure is in such a sorrow state that some villages
Education is a progressive discovery of our ignorance. Hence it’s imperative in the interest of societal development that its children and youth are well educated. It’s a shame that Delhi despite being the capital of India is not fully literate whereas a small state like Kerala has attained 100% literacy.
Wateris vital for the existence of life but we need to realize that like all the other resources it is not unlimited and, going by the experts’ opinion, the next war could be fought because of it.
Youth Development Youth is the backbone of our country’s progress and we all need to work towards their overall development. Apart from providing training & employment in traditional careers I have always encouraged active youth participation in politics.
Housing To own a home, irrespective of the size, is a dream cherished by many. I understand this sentiment and that is why I championed the cause to help protect the applicants who were promised homes and felt cheated by the Delhi government.
Power is one of the basic amenities of life happens to be a matter of great concern for the citizens of Delhi. Faulty meters, power shortage and inflated power bills are the most common grievances faced by every other citizen.
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Chandni Chowk I have a keen interest in exploring and learning about culture, traditions and Heritage. Chandni Chowk, my former parliamentary constituency, is a perfect example of the multicultural and multi-religious India.
Youth Development Youth is the backbone of our country’s progress and we all need to work towards their overall development. Apart from providing training & employment in traditional careers I have always encouraged active youth participation in politics.
Vijay's Initiatives
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