Bharatvaarta #114 - Central Vista Project: Criticism Valid? | Aashish Chandorkar & Nirav Kanodra | Bharatvaarta
May 11, 2021
42:24
The Central Vista Redevelopment Project, or the revamp of the power corridor of the country, envisages a new triangular Parliament building, a common Central Secretariat, the revamping of the 3km-long Rajpath from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate and new residences for the Prime Minister and the Vice-President. Ever since the Bhumi Pujan in December 2020, it has come under attack from various corners.
On this episode, Aashish (Author, Columnist, Public Policy Expert) and Nirav (Banker, Public Policy Commentator) examine the critique and add depth and perspective to our understanding of the project. Nirav begins the discussion by explaining what the project entails and speaks about the architect, Bimal Patel’s, legacy and contributions. Aashish speaks about the need for the project and also discusses threadbare the common objections: ranging from economic and environmental to political and pandemic. Along the way they speak about the history and politics of delimitation and also, the general opposition to infrastructure projects in India. This is a very comprehensive analysis of a topic that has occupied significant news coverage and chatter in recent times.
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On this episode, Aashish (Author, Columnist, Public Policy Expert) and Nirav (Banker, Public Policy Commentator) examine the critique and add depth and perspective to our understanding of the project. Nirav begins the discussion by explaining what the project entails and speaks about the architect, Bimal Patel’s, legacy and contributions. Aashish speaks about the need for the project and also discusses threadbare the common objections: ranging from economic and environmental to political and pandemic. Along the way they speak about the history and politics of delimitation and also, the general opposition to infrastructure projects in India. This is a very comprehensive analysis of a topic that has occupied significant news coverage and chatter in recent times.
This podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, Breaker, Stitcher, and other popular platforms. If you like this episode, then please rate, subscribe and share! For more information, do check out www.bharatvaarta.in.
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