Spectacular G-20 Summit Preparations: 20 Boards, 23 Fountains, and 1000 Trees Blossom in Floral Splendor
NDMC fully prepared to welcome G20 Guests for the Summit
By SHRI RAM SHAW
New Delhi: To make the prestigious G20 Summit a historic success, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has left no stone unturned in its preparations to offer a warm and inviting welcome to the distinguished guests. Vice Chairman, New Delhi Municipal Council Satish Upadhyay shared exciting developments regarding NDMC’s readiness for the G20 Summit.
Upadhyay informed that the NDMC’s Horticulture Department has embarked on a visually stunning project to decorate approximately 1000 trees lining the routes taken by G20 Summit attendees. These trees will be adorned with vibrant two-color marigolds, creating a breathtaking and festive atmosphere as guests travel in their vehicles. This initiative aims to extend a warm and picturesque welcome from NDMC to the world leaders and delegates attending the summit.
He said the tree decoration project commenced this morning and covers all prominent areas and roads that will be frequented by G20 Summit guests. It is part of NDMC’s meticulous preparations to ensure that the city is at its best during this high-profile event.
Additionally, Upadhyay shared details about the strategic placement of 20 G20 boards at key locations across the city. These boards contain G20 logo and theme which contribute to the overall aesthetics of the city during the summit. The locations include :- 11 Murti, Windsor Place, Lalit Hotel, Imperial Hotel, Kartvya Path – C Hexagon, Akbar Road – C Hexagon, Sher Shah Suri Marg – C Hexagon, Patiala House – Purana Quila Road, Teen Murti Roundabout, PM House Roundabout, Mathew Circus, Taj Palace Hotel, Maurya Sheraton Hotel, Kautilya Marg Roundabout, Leela Hotel, Shantipath near STP, Mathew Circus, Zakir Hussain Marg – C Hexagon, York Place, and Taj Mansingh Hotel. These boards will be decorated with five different types of flowers which include Chrysanthemum, Gumphrina, Daisy, Asparagus, Meri, Marigold etc. Upadhyay said that thousands of bunches of marigold flowers have been purchased for this work.
Furthermore, 23 Flower Fountains have been strategically placed at nine prominent locations to enhance the city’s beauty and charm during the G20 Summit. These locations include :- Mandi House Roundabout, Windsor Place Roundabout, Vice President House Roundabout, Triangular Plot Akbar Road Teen Murti Roundabout, Kautilya Marg Roundabout, Segment of Canada Embassy Roundabout, Yashwant Place Roundabout, and PM House Roundabout. A total of 23 Flower Fountains are installed at 9 prominent locations, he informed.
Upadhyay said that NDMC is committed to creating a memorable and visually appealing environment for the G20 Summit, ensuring that New Delhi shines brightly on the global stage.
