Structures of Power Being Built Over Ruins of Environment

The restructuring of central vista has been set in motion by the Modi government. The central vista, stretching over three kilometres, includes the area housing Parliament, India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan.

The restructuring of central vista has been set in motion by the Modi government. The central vista, stretching over three kilometres, includes the area housing Parliament, India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan. As per reports, the Modi government has proposed building a new structure in this area. This proposal raises several concerns, which have remained unanswered by the government so far. Architect Narayan Murthy and environment researcher Kanchi Kohli talk to NewsClick about these issues.