Centre Requests Land of Defunct Rajghat Power Plant for Memorial Development
Centre seeks defunct Raj Ghat power plant land for memorial site
Hindustan Times
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The Indian central government is seeking to reclaim the land of the defunct Rajghat Thermal Power Plant in central Delhi to develop memorials for national leaders. The site, which spans nearly 45 acres along the Yamuna River, has remained unused since its closure in 2015 due to pollution concerns.
- 01The Rajghat Thermal Power Plant was operational for over three decades before being shut down in 2015.
- 02The central government plans to use the land for memorials dedicated to national leaders.
- 03Previous redevelopment proposals, including a cultural hub, have been abandoned.
- 04The land ownership is complex, involving the Delhi government and the Delhi Development Authority.
- 05A final decision regarding the land transfer is pending and will be made by the lieutenant governor.
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The central government of India is seeking to reclaim the nearly 45-acre land of the defunct Rajghat Thermal Power Plant in central Delhi, which has been unused since its closure in 2015 due to rising air pollution levels. Initially considered for various redevelopment projects, including a nightlife and cultural hub, these plans have been scrapped in favor of developing memorials for national leaders along the Yamuna River. The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), through its Land and Development Office (L&DO), holds the original lease of the land and is inclined to proceed with the transfer. However, the land ownership is complicated, with 70% held by the Delhi government and the remainder by the Delhi Development Authority. A final decision on the land's future is awaited, with the lieutenant governor set to make the call.
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The land's reclamation for memorials could enhance the cultural and historical significance of the area, potentially attracting tourists and locals alike.
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