New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Kartavya Path on Thursday.
Kartavya Path was inaugurated in the presence of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and G Kishan Reddy
PM Modi also unveiled the statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at India Gate.
PM Modi while speaking on the occasion added that “Symbol of colonialism ‘Kingsway’ will be a history and has been erased forever. A new era has begun in the form of the Kartavya Path.”
He further added that “In the last 8 years, we have taken several decisions which had the imprint of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. He was the first head of Akhand Bharat who unfurled the national flag on the Andaman & Nicobar island.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils the 28ft statue of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at the event.
According to a statement issued by the PMO, the move symbolizes a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an iconic power to Kartavya Path being an example of ownership and empowerment.
Over the years, Rajpath and adjoining areas of Central Vista Avenue had been witnessing pressure of increasing traffic of visitors, putting stress on its infrastructure. The PMO said that it lacked basic amenities like public toilets, drinking water, street furniture, and adequate parking space.
Kartavya Path will exhibit beautified landscapes, lawns with walkways, added green spaces, refurbished canals, new amenity blocks, improved signages and vending kiosks.
Further, new pedestrian underpasses, improved parking spaces, new exhibition panels, and upgraded night lighting are some other features that will enhance the public experience.
Keeping in mind the inauguration, security arrangements have been beefed up around the area. Drones will not be permitted near Central Vista on the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits. But, it will be allowed for the rest of the days.
Alap Patel, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Traffic while talking to ANI requested the public to avoid using private vehicles and plan their travels well in advance.
(With Agency Inputs)