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Dilli Haat at Pitampura
Swanky malls, exotic multiplexes, and sprawling water parks, you
name it and its there in North
Delhi. But what it has lacked for so long is a culture, showcasing
best of Indian culture,
tradition and cuisine.
But now things are definitely in for change for North Delhiites
as the much awaited Dilli Haat at Pitampura, next to TV Tower, is
getting final touches and te entire structure will be ready in a
couple of months from now. "We are looking for the full fledged
start of the project by September 2007 and we are in touch with
all the concerned departments like DC handloom, DC handicrafts,
etc., for timely execution of all the projects," said a senior official
from DTTDC.
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The Dilli Haat is being constructed by the Delhi
Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) and its
foundation was laid Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, in March
last year. This will be the second Dilli Haat, after the one at
INA, and is being constructed at an approximate cost of Rs. 23 crores.
While the gates of this much awaited cultural center will formally
open after some time but Delhi Tourism has already started organizing
cultural shows here to make its presence felt. "Recently cultural
events were organized on Baisakhi and now we are looking on celebrating
Teej," said a senior official.
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lot of effort has gone into making this project eco-friendly and
visitor-friendly. To avoid pedestrian-vehicular conflict, entry
from both sides, i.e., Metro
station of Netaji Subhash Place and Ring Road no.41 has been
provided in a planned way. In addition plan for constructing a foot-over
bridge on road no.41 has also been finalized. To solve the parking
menace, which is a common at the INA Dilli Haat, 8000 sqm of basement
parking space has been provided, with a parking capacity of 232
cars and 210 two wheelers.
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Rain water harvesting system in the building |
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Sewar treatment plant (STP) for recycling of used water |
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Minimal pressure on civic infrastructure |
Apart from the usual features of INA Dilli Haat food courts and
crafts shops, there will be a spice market, sculpture court and
art gallery in the Pitampura Dilli Haat. In addition to making proper
arrangements for crafts exhibition and cultural festivals, this
time arrangement has also been made for the accommodation of craftsmen.
Keeping this view in mind, there will be a double storey dormitory
for craftsmen with a capacity of 96 beds.
This is not the end of all, two more Dilli Haats are being constructed
– one in Janakpuri in West Delhi, and its plan has already
been sent to DUAC, and another at Geeta Colony in East
Delhi.
Source: TNN
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