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Delhi Speaker Pushes for Heritage Hub at Historic Assembly Complex

Vijender Gupta seeks Union Tourism Ministry's collaboration to transform the 1912 Assembly building into a cultural and educational landmark.

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Overview

  • Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has submitted a formal proposal to Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat requesting support for the project.
  • The plan aims to preserve the Assembly building's architectural integrity while converting it into a heritage and cultural hub celebrating India's democratic legacy.
  • Key features include a legislative museum, interactive exhibitions, visitor facilities, and community-driven cultural programs.
  • Gupta emphasized the building's historical significance as a symbol of India's political evolution and a repository of institutional memory.
  • A response from the Union Tourism Ministry is awaited to initiate feasibility studies and draft a comprehensive project report.