Lt Governor visits Mehrauli Archaeological Park

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, August 12

Lt Governor Anil Baijal today inspected some heritage sites inside the Mehrauli Archaeological Park and directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to form a coordinating body having representation of all stakeholders concerned for the protection and upkeep of monuments and prepare a plan to this effect by October-end.

There is a need for coherent development and maintenance plan of the entire park, said Baijal while adding that a coordinating body must be set up with a comprehensive time-bound action plan by October-end that covers the entire spectrum of protection, restoration and maintenance works.

During his visit, Baijal was accompanied by DDA vice-chairman, principal commissioner (Horticulture), chief engineer (South Zone); the District Magistrate of South Delhi and officials of the ASI and the Indian National Trust for Art and Culture.