Ambitious complex at Dwarka

By Our Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI, JULY 29.

Giving a fresh impetus to developmental activities in the fast upcoming sub-city of Dwarka in South West Delhi, the Union Urban Development Minister, Mr. Jagmohan, today inaugurated as many as eight new development projects, including the ambitious ``Bharat Vandana'' complex.

Spread over 200 acres in Sector 20 of Dwarka, the green-cum- cultural ``Bharat Vandana'' complex would have a huge gate on the pattern of India Gate, besides a green corridor, a vista lined with green avenues and sculpted and a large plaza.

``Dwar'', the proposed gateway towards South West junction, would not be to commemorate any victory as most other gateways signify, but to celebrate the successful and deep rooted democracy in the country. The purpose being to not only develop a place catering to the recreational needs of residents, but also create a landmark, with which people could identify with.

The complex, with elegant lighting, would be available to the citizens even after other parks in the city would be shut down. The large plaza will create an important node and would act as one of the main ingresses into the adjoining gardens and cultural complex.

A major feature is the Bharat Bhawan which is being developed along with a broad cultural walk way, having several activities. Theme gardens and open air theatre with a capacity of 5,000 people is also proposed in one part of the green.

Mr. Jagmohan said that efforts are on to make Dwarka a beautiful sub-city, comparable with Krishna's Dwarka. He would also like to change the map of the area around villages so that the benefits of the development can be availed by the villagers. ``Planning for facilities in Dwarka should be done in such a fashion so that villagers could avail these facilities,'' he said.

During his morning trip to Dwarka, Mr. Jagmohan laid the foundation for four parks at Sector 15 and 16 of the sub-city, Kakrola, Command Tank and adjoining green at Sector 3 and a stadium on slum land near Matiyala village. He also inaugurated a sports complex at Sector 11 of Dwarka.

The DDA Vice-Chairman, Mr. P. K. Hota, asserted that Bharat Vandana would be an architectural success story. ``It is a dream to have a better development than that of India Gate and Bharat Vandana is a step in that direction,'' he said.

Among those present on the occasion were the Outer Delhi MP, Mr. Sahib Singh Verma, the Deputy Mayor, Mr. Rajesh Gehlot and senior DDA officials.

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