To decongest Chandni Chowk, MCD plans to shift shops
In response to frequent fire incidents, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is forming a five-member committee of experts and traders to consider relocating shops from the area.
NEW DELHI: Chandni Chowk and the nearby Bhagirath Palace are renowned for their densely packed markets, which have been prone to fires. Contributing factors include low-hanging wires from various service providers, particularly telecom companies, and unauthorized constructions.
In November 2022, a significant fire at Bhagirath Palace resulted in damage to four buildings and the destruction of numerous shops. Following this incident, an 11-member inquiry committee was established to determine the fire’s cause and recommend preventive measures. More recently, in June this year, over 110 shops and godowns were reduced to ashes after a fire broke out in Chandni Chowk’s Nayi Sadak area.
In response to these incidents, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is forming a five-member committee of experts and traders to consider relocating shops from the area.
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