PM Modi inaugurates redeveloped 'majestic' Kartavya Path, says 'Rajpath is history'

In the last eight years, we have taken so many such decisions one after the other, on which the ideals and dreams of Netaji are imprinted. "Netaji Subhash was the first Prime Minister of Akhand Bharat who had liberated Andaman even before 1947 and unfurled the tricolor, said the PM"

A monolithic block of granite weighing 280 metric tonne from which the just-unveiled grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose has been carved out, was sourced from a quarry in Telangana and a stretch of "makeshift road" had to be built to transport the stone to a national highway for sending it to Delhi.

A 100-ft-long truck with 140 wheels was specially designed for this giant stone to be ferried from Khammam in Telangana to National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in New Delhi, covering a distance of 1,665 km.

PM Modi unveils the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose near India Gate and pays floral tributes to him.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Kartavya Path, to unveil the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

I think it's a great gesture. We need to give respect to the people who fought for the country, says singer Mohit Chauhan on the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose near India Gate in Delhi.

I feel a sense of pride today. Our culture and tradition should be showcased, Actor Shailesh Lodha, at the inauguration of Central Vista in Delhi.

Over the years there was a segment of people who were ruling the country and wanted that only a limited number of people should be remembered. Earlier, leaders like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose were pushed to the corners of our history, says BJP leader Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore ahead of redeveloped Central Vista inauguration.

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has replaced the erstwhile Rajpath signages with new signboards of 'Kartavya Path'. On Wednesday, the NDMC had approved a proposal to rename Rajpath as 'Kartavya Path'.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil 28-feet statue of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. The jet black granite statue has been carved from a monolithic block of granite weighing 280 MT, the Culture Ministry said in a statement.

"After 26,000 man-hours of intense artistic endeavour, the granite monolith was chiselled to produce a statue weighing 65 MT," it said.

The Delhi Metro has said it will provide bus service for those visiting India Gate and Central Vista from September 9 onwards, following the inauguration of Central Vista. Electric buses will be deployed at the pickup point of Bhairon Road to pick up the visitors and drop them at gate No 1 of the National Stadium C Hexagon, from where the India Gate and Central Vista can be accessed by walk. The director also said that six buses will be operated on the route and will be available for the visitors from 5 pm and the last pick up will continue till 9 pm. This facility will be available initially for a week.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks. According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

Delhi Police has asked commuters to plan their journey in advance and take alternate routes to avoid road closures and congestion due to traffic restrictions for the inauguration ceremony of 'Kartavya Path' on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate -- that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks, later in the day. Special arrangements have been made to ensure no inconvenience is caused to commuters and pedestrians, police said, adding traffic will be diverted from specific roads from 6 pm to 9 pm on Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks. PM will also unveil a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. These steps are in line with the prime minister's second 'Panch Pran' for New India in Amrit Kaal: 'remove any trace of colonial mindset'. 

The Delhi Police said the arrangements have been made to facilitate the safety of pedestrians and ensure smooth movement of traffic in the New Delhi district. Read more 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil a grand statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose near India Gate in the national capital on Thursday.
The jet black granite statue, with a height of 28 ft. will be placed under the Canopy near India Gate.

'Kartavya Path' will be the new name of the refurbished Central Vista Avenue which is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8.

Due to the inaugural function of Central Vista on Thursday, special traffic arrangements have been made and Delhi Police have issued advisory and the government has issued circular to all the ministries/departments to direct non-essential staff to work from home, encourage maximum employees to use public transport and close offices post lunch after 4 pm. The advisory says large number of VVIPs and invitees are expected to attend the function.

It is official now. The Rajpath and the lawns flanking the promenade will now be known as "Kartavya Path" as the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) issued a public notice in this regard on Wednesday. The notice was issued hours after the civic body approved a proposal to rename Rajpath as "Kartavya Path" at its special meeting.

The traffic police has made arrangements to ensure smooth vehicular movement in central Delhi where restrictions have been imposed for today, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path – a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate. General traffic movement will be diverted from specific roads from 6 pm to 9 pm.

PM Modi will inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path -- a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks. PM will also unveil a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate.