Municipalities, others finish work ahead of Delhi G20 summit

New Delhi

Th new Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Public Work Department (PWD), and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) have accomplished all work related to the G20 summit that will be held next week.

The first-ever G20 summit in both India and South Asia, it will take place on 9–10 September at the recently inaugurated state-of-the-art International Exhibition and Convention Centre Bharat Mandapam (IECC) at Pragati Maidan. The NDMC has almost completed all beautification work for the summit, officials said.

Ahead of the G20 summit, the NDMC has installed 1,200 LED panels on electric poles and revamped 250 electric boxes. An official said, “They are adorned with messages, images, and photographs depicting Indian culture, animals, etc.

Additionally, the G20 logo is displayed, India’s role as the G20 chair for this year. This thoughtful integration of the scenery adds a touch of grandeur to the cityscape and creates a captivating effect of illumination for passers-by at night.” The NDMC’s Integrated Command and Control Centre will be used to manage traffic congestion, check the maintenance of beautification, and coordinate the movement of delegates from hotels to the summit

venue. The centre operates round-the-clock, receiving live video streams from over 500 cameras and 53 smart poles installed on avenue roads, key office buildings, and parking sites across Lutyens Delhi. NDMC Vice-chairman Satish Upadhyay said, “We will use the centre to check congestion points and the status of the services that have been upgraded and roads that were revamped for the meeting. It will also help us to improve security and ensure seamless coordination with other agencies.” Mayor Shelly Oberoi also said, “It is a proud moment for us that the G20 summit is being held in India, and the MCD will ensure the city remains clean and green, so foreign visitors will have a great experience.”