Indian Express 16.02.2010
Civic body plans facelift for Hanuman Mandir
Express News Service Tags : hanuman mandir facelist, delhi Posted: Tuesday , Feb 16, 2010 at 0131 hrs New Delhi:
To give a much-needed facelift to the Hanuman Mandir at Yamuna Plaza near the ISBT in Civil Lines zone, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has proposed to re-develop its surroundings with upgraded facilities.A proposal in this regard was tabled in the MCD House meeting on Monday and granted administrative approval. The civic agency said the project would be completed before the Commonwealth Games in October.
“After the inspection of the temple, the MCD chief architect was requested to provide drawings along with specifications for the temple’s surroundings. These drawings were submitted last July and accordingly, a preliminary estimate of Rs 1.94 crore was drawn up,” a senior MCD official said.
The proposal envisages the provision of improvements in the courtyard with coloured granite flooring, quartz stone and red sandstone and improvement of the parking area.
“It is a historic temple. Thousands of people visit it. Work will start soon,” Ram Kishan Singhal, chairman of the MCD standing committee, said.
