After NDMC approval, Aurangzeb Lane in Lutyens’ Delhi will change its name to APJ Abdul Kalam Lane
The Lutyens’ Delhi’s Aurangzeb Lane has been renamed Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Lane, according to a statement made on Wednesday by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
After a meeting of the NDMC members, the consent was given.
Aurangzeb Road was renamed Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Road by the NDMC in August 2015.
Prithvi Raj Road and Abdul Kalam Road are connected by the Aurangzeb Lane.
What was said by the NDMC?
According to a statement from NDMC Vice Chairman Satish Upadhyay, “An agenda item was placed before the Council to consider renaming ‘Aurangzeb Lane’ under the NDMC area as ‘Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Lane’ in accordance with clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 231 of the New Delhi Municipal Act, 1994.”
“The Council has given its approval for Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Lane to replace Aurangzeb Lane. Roads, streets, and institutions have already been renamed in order to respect people’s views and the desire to recognise and celebrate outstanding men and women of our time,” it stated.
Other NDMC approvals
NDMC has granted its consent to the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Second Act, 2011, as well as the request for renaming.
Additionally, the Council gave its assent and authorised spending of around Rs 25 crore for the desilting and restoration of larger sewage systems.
“The sewerage system of the NDMC area is more than 80 years old, it has outlived its useful life, and these are grossly inadequate to cater to the present and future needs,” Upadhyay said.
“The Council grants administrative approval and expenditure sanction of approximately Rs 25 crore for the work of De-silting and rehabilitation of dia 990 to 1,143 mm dia sewer line by Structural Liner method from Shanti Path to Satya Sadan, Madhu Limaye Marg via Kautilya Marg and along Kushak Nallah under Phase-III, along with permission to split up the work in part-A & B for separate Detailed Estimate for main work, i.e.
The vice chairman said that Rs 600 lakh had been set aside in the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023–2024 for the purchase of “allopathic” medications.
