NEW DELHI: The Delhi cabinet on Monday approved a plan for the conservation and upkeep of Mughal-era Azimganj Serai monument located on the premises of Delhi Zoo.
The cabinet approved a proposal submitted by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture which is working on the beautification of the area surrounding the monument and is also involved in conservation of several historic buildings. The entire work is likely to be completed in 30 months.
According to officials, Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) is already engaged in heritage conservation work of unifying the three historical sites of Humayun’s Tomb, Nizamuddin Basti and Sunder Nursery into one unique heritage precinct. This heritage precinct is adjoining the Azimganj Serai monument. As per AKTC, the proposed landscape plan for Sunder Nursery envisages a central axis leading from Humayun’s Tomb entrance plaza through Sunder Nursery and culminating at Azimganj Serai.
“The project hopes to also undertake conservation works on Azimganj Serai and eventually link it with the development of Sunder Nursery. The sarai clearly stood on the historic Grand Trunk Road but is in urgent need for conservation. By reinstating the monument to its original dignity and adapting the space and its utilities, the aim is to revive the Azimganj Sarai as a thriving hub of activity. Nature and heritage trails are proposed to allow people explore the area,” said AKTC
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