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Chandni Chowk's Historic Town Hall to Become Global Heritage Centre
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News18•20-09-2026, 18:30
Chandni Chowk's Historic Town Hall to Become Global Heritage Centre
- •Chandni Chowk's historic Town Hall, former municipal corporation headquarters, will be transformed into a Global Heritage Centre.
- •An MoU was signed between DTTDC and MCD, with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta present, to develop the complex for tourism and cultural activities.
- •The project covers the Town Hall, Press Building, and Park, preserving its Grade-I identity and original architectural character.
- •The complex, built between 1860-1866, will feature a museum and offer visitors a comprehensive experience of Delhi's history and culture.
- •The redevelopment will be managed by a Joint Working Group and may utilize public investment or a public-private partnership model.
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The historic Town Hall in Chandni Chowk will be transformed into a Global Heritage Centre featuring a museum along with cultural and tourism spaces while maintaining its Grade-I heritage status.
An MoU was signed between the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) at the Delhi Secretariat.
The initial term of the MoU is set for 30 years and can be extended for an additional 30 years with mutual consent between the involved parties.
