Union minister Shekhawat promises support for developing Delhi Assembly building as heritage hub

    New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has written to Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, expressing willingness to work in collaboration to unlock the full cultural potential of the Assembly complex, and promised help in identifying conservation experts for the project.
    Gupta had written to the minister, seeking his ministry's help in developing the Assembly building campus as a historical heritage hub.
    In his letter to Gupta on June 17, Shekhawat commended the speaker on his "thoughtful and visionary initiative", adding that his ministry fully supports it and is "committed to assisting in identifying experts in the fields of conservation, curation and cultural programming".
    "The Delhi Assembly Building is a significant landmark that not only represents the rich political legacy of our nation but also stands as an enduring symbol of architectural and historical value. Your proposal to develop the campus as a vibrant heritage hub is both timely and appropriate," said Shekhawat, who also holds the tourism portfolio.
    The Ministry of Culture recognises the potential of the proposal in furthering cultural tourism in Delhi, he added.
    "We look forward to working in close collaboration with your office to preserve this historical edifice and unlock its full cultural potential for the people of Delhi and the nation," the letter read.
    Shekhawat also noted that a meeting, chaired by the secretary of the culture ministry and attended by relevant stakeholders to deliberate on Gupta's proposal, was held on May 23.
    In his letter to Shekhawat, Gupta had said the Delhi Assembly building has been a witness to several pivotal moments in India's history. The speaker had sought the Union minister's support in preparing a comprehensive project report to develop the Delhi Assembly building campus as a heritage hub.
    Shekhawat's letter follows a meeting held on June 3, during which Gupta met the Union minister to discuss ongoing developmental initiatives and sought his ministry's cooperation in transforming the Assembly campus into a nationally-recognised heritage site.

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