Overview
- A December 30 PWD order directs preparations to match or exceed the 2023 G20, citing expected participation by heads of state, international bodies and top AI CEOs.
- Agencies will repair and beautify 41 priority stretches and other roads linking IGI Airport, Bharat Mandapam, Hyderabad House, Vigyan Bhawan, major hotels and sites such as Rajghat, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Connaught Place, Central Park, Delhi Haat and Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
- The PWD has opened a headquarters control room, appointed a superintending engineer as nodal officer and issued a 12-point work agenda, with completion required by January 31 followed by continuous upkeep.
- NDMC, MCD, PWD, DDA, Delhi Tourism, ASI, the health department and Delhi Police have assigned roles that cover road repairs, cleanliness, lighting, sightseeing coordination, medical support and traffic management, with MeitY clearing public signage.
- Event plans include the main inauguration at Bharat Mandapam on February 19, bilateral engagements at core venues and public programming from February 15 at Central Park, with MCD and NDMC also tasked to curb stray animals.