Culture

Delhi’s British-era Gole Market being converted into museum

The British-era landmark of New Delhi, the Gole Market will be finally converted into a museum accompanied with the redevelopment of the surrounding areas. For this the New Delhi Municipal Council approved a Rs.22 crore project.

For the civic body, NDMC, this will be the first museum. The amenities in it will include digital panels, air conditioners, a food court, a subway and a mini-amphitheatre.

What makes the museum special is that it will house cultural and historical materials all related to Delhi.

Sharing details of the redevelopment of Gole Market, Satish Upadhyay, NDMC Vice Chairman told the media: “The salient features are the glass dome roof structure at the central courtyard, the recasting of first-floor level, insulated roof structure, including a false ceiling, central air conditioning, ornamental fitting and fixtures, a service block, a service tunnel, a pedestrian subway and multiple lifts.”

Upadhyay also informed that while the conservation and revamp plan has been sanctioned and the tender awarded, the theme will be chosen in the coming days. For this the concessionaire too has been asked to suggest three to four themes.

The plan for revamp of Gole Market and the setting up of the museum dates back to 2006 before the Commonwealth Games in 2010. In 2007 the building was declared dangerous and NDMC started moving the local traders. With some of the occupants moving the court, there was a legal battle that took six years to get over, when in 2013 the Delhi High Court ruled in favour of NDMC.

The Gole Market which was built in 1921 by Edward Lutyens has a distinctive octagonal building pattern and was constructed within a traffic roundabout. It was made as a subsidiary market to serve the needs of the residential population, primarily centred around grain, milk, vegetables and general markets.

S.Ravi

S. Ravi writes on science, evolution and wildlife besides trends in culture, history, art, and stories of human interest.

Recent Posts

Indian Chamber of Commerce hosts 14th India Minerals and Metals Forum, focuses on green steel and circular economy

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on Thursday hosted the 14th India Minerals and Metals…

5 hours ago

PM Modi concludes visit to Ghana, heads to Trinidad & Tobago for 2nd leg of five-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed from Ghana's capital city of Accra after concluding the first…

6 hours ago

India-Australia science and technology project set to boost undersea surveillance capabilities

India and Australia have undertaken the first science and technology project arrangement to improve the…

10 hours ago

India-France joint military Exercise Shakti-VIII concludes, marks completion of intensive training engagement

The eighth edition of India-France Joint Military Exercise Shakti-VIII concluded on Thursday at Camp Larzac,…

10 hours ago

Recognition of his steadfast efforts in strengthening voice of Global South: Jaishankar as PM Modi receives Ghana’s highest state honour

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred the national honour of Ghana, Officer of…

13 hours ago

Jaishankar meets with FBI Director Kash Patel; appreciates India-US cooperation in countering terrorism, organised crime

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with FBI Director Kash Patel in Washington…

14 hours ago