-Aboli Rithe
The Central Vista Redevelopment Project in Delhi, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, focuses on revitalizing a 3.2-kilometer stretch at the heart of Lutyens Delhi. The ambitious initiative, with a budget of Rs 20,000 crore, entails the demolition and reconstruction of key government buildings, including the iconic Rashtrapati Bhawan, Parliament House, and the North and South Blocks. The primary objectives of the project include modernization for improved efficiency, infrastructure enhancement, the creation of better public spaces, enhanced connectivity, and a long-term vision to transform and upgrade the central administrative area of the capital city.
Further in the discussion, two more development projects were discussed, which were:
Dharavi Redevelopment Project
Thane Borivali Tunnel Project
The questions, which were then further asked,
-How do these projects contribute to the growth of the country?
-What factors should be considered before proposing such a large-scale project?
-Does redevelopment projects ensure the better livelihood of the already residing people?
Through these questions, the discussion opened up to why and how the government uses money and what factors are considered while making such a huge decision. A key node that came up in the discussion was the Statue of Unity project in Ahmedabad. A 182 m high statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was constructed to symbolize unity. What was the need to build this statue? Why did the government feel the need to allocate $450 million for its construction?
Such questions are crucial when viewed from the perspective of the common man, but reaching the government with such perspectives can be challenging. On the other hand, these questions may seem insignificant because they might not directly impact anyone.
The Central Vista Development Project remains uninterrogated. However, the symbolism portrayed within the interior of the project is quite absurd in the way it is presented to the public.
The Dharavi Redevelopment Project and the Thane-Borivali Project also remain unquestioned, as the state undergoes a prolonged process of decision-making and ethnographic study. However, when viewed through the lens of an ethnographic survey, questions arise about the future of the current residents.
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