Central Vista Avenue open to visitors; most say its money well spent

Central Vista Avenue was finally opened to visitors following its construction and repair work over the past 20 months. Visitors flocked to the area despite the heat and were seen taking a number of pictures of the revamped stretch, The Central Vista Avenue currently stretches' from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also unveiled a 28-ft-tall statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at the canopy facing India Gate on Thursday. Most of the visitors appeared impressed with the refurbishing.

When asked about what they think regarding the government spending Rs 477 crore on the project, a visitor stated that he didn't think the money was spent in vain, while also stating that it would boost tourism. He also added that he didn't think people should have a problem with it.


The revamped stretch is part of the Modi government's Rs 13,450-crore Central Vista redevelopment project which comprises a new Parliament building and new offices and residences for the prime minister and the vice president, among other things.

"New fountains have been installed, the area looks brand new and underpasses have been built," said 54-year-old Anita over a video call with her daughter, while taking a stroll in the lawns of the newly christened Kartavya Path on Friday.

Anita's daughter lives in another city and could not join her family for a picnic on the first day of the reopening of Kartavya Path, which was inaugurated on Thursday.

Visitors were seen taking a stroll on Kartavya Path and clicking pictures. Some were even seen sitting in the shade of the lawn to escape the heat.

When asked, a visitor also stated that it is necessary for us to honour freedom fighters, as they were integral part of our freedom struggle.