The Old Delhi market is a shopper’s paradise. You will find shops offering everything from traditional clothes and jewellery to decorative items, all at reasonable prices. It’s a major shopping hub in Delhi for all your needs. Recently, the Delhi government announced plans to redevelop the area to help boost the business of local traders. On July 23, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a meeting with the trader representatives and shared the redevelopment blueprint. Keep reading to know more.
Government To Redevelop Old Delhi Market
The Delhi government is planning to redevelop Old Delhi’s historical market while maintaining its old-world charm and enhancing commercial infrastructure. The new development plan ensures that local shops, small warehouses, and offices stay in the same area but in better and improved conditions. As per Hindustan Times, CM Rekha has come up with this new plan to promote business growth and explained that “an increase in trade will increase revenue, which will eventually benefit Delhi.”
During the meeting with the Bhartiya Udyog Mandal that was held at the Delhi Secretariat, the CM created a board known as the Delhi Traders Welfare Board. It consists of 15 members, all appointed to help the traders.
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Among the 15 members of the board, nine are traders from the city. The aim behind forming this board is to streamline paperwork, provide social security, and financial support during crises like fire and flood. By linking the government and traders, they hope to improve employment and investment in the capital. Last month, the Delhi Cabinet gave its approval to the board that will help eight lakh registered traders.
Things To Do In Old Delhi Market
The historical Old Delhi market has been a shopper’s haven since time immemorial. You can visit Chandni Chowk to shop for traditional clothes, spices, wedding items, and even jewellery at affordable prices. Then you can explore silver jewellery at Dariba Kalan, which is a 17th-century market. For beautiful laces and decor items, you can even visit Kinari Bazaar.
Not just for shopping, but this famous market is also a heaven for all the food lovers. For tempting street food, you can go to Parathe Wali Gali, where you can enjoy their parathas, jalebis, chaat, and kebabs.
So, are you planning to visit the Old Delhi market soon? Let us know in the comments below!
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