Key Points
First-of-its-kind night food market targeting Old Delhi cuisine
Operating from 6-10 pm with carefully selected vendors
Aims to promote local street food culture
Managed with specific traffic and sanitation protocols
The market, which will operate from 6 pm to 10 pm, will feature street food vendors from Chandni Chowk, Ward No 74, showcasing the special dishes of Old Delhi, the release stated.
To ensure a smooth and disturbance-free experience for visitors, the MCD has written to various stakeholders, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), to streamline traffic movement. "Initially, 50 street vendors with valid certificates will be allowed to participate in the market on a pilot basis," the release informed.
The release informed that the civic body will charge a rent and sanitation fee from participating vendors, and the market will be confined to selling street food items only. The design and specifications of the food carts will be finalized based on the response from vendors and the public, the release further stated.
This initiative aims to promote the street food vendors of Old Delhi, prevent unauthorized encroachments, and provide a unique experience for food enthusiasts, it added.
Meanwhile, an eight-member high-level committee has been formed in Delhi under the chairmanship of PWD Minister Parvesh Verma to fast-track the infrastructure projects in the national capital, sources said.
The committee also includes senior officials and bureaucrats from Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Public Works Department (PWD), Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), and Central Public Works Department (CPWD), among others.
The committee will oversee roads, flyovers, and expressway projects in Delhi to ensure their timely completion. The purpose of forming this committee is to prevent delays and enable simultaneous work on sewers, roads, flyovers, and other infrastructure. It will also be responsible for maintaining coordination among departments and ensuring accountability.
This will also eliminate overlapping of authorities in developing works. The aim of this committee is to enhance efficiency, prevent any delays to make Delhi into a world class city, "Viksit Delhi".
Comments:
Sarah R.
This sounds amazing! Old Delhi street food is legendary but the chaos can be overwhelming. Having an organized night market will make it so much more accessible. Can't wait to try the kebabs and kulfi! 😋
Amit J.
Great initiative but I hope they maintain cleanliness and proper waste management. The last thing we want is litter around a historic site like Salimgarh Fort. Also, 6-10pm seems a bit early - why not extend till midnight on weekends?
Priya K.
Finally! I've been saying for years that Delhi needs more organized night food markets. The committee for infrastructure projects is also a smart move - our city desperately needs better coordination between departments.
Rahul S.
Hope they include some lesser-known street food gems from Old Delhi, not just the usual suspects. The real magic is in those hidden stalls that have been perfecting their recipes for generations. 🤞
Neha P.
While I appreciate the effort, I'm concerned about parking and traffic congestion in that area. The fort is already hard to access. Maybe they should run shuttle buses from nearby metro stations?
Vikram D.
"Viksit Delhi" indeed! This is the kind of urban planning we need more of - combining heritage preservation with modern amenities. The food market plus infrastructure committee shows actual vision. Kudos to the officials involved!
