Dilli Haat has stalls on Madhubani paintings from Bihar, Kanjeevaram sarees from Tamil Nadu and bamboo products from North-East India among others.
From August, apart from the goods, there will also be artisans from different parts of India who will weave, paint and carve statues for visitors. They will also have a guide each, informing visitors about their art.
The plan is part of the project to restore Dilli Haat to its original look and use it for its original purpose — showcase the diversity of Indian culture.
Rina Ray, Managing Director of the Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC), said the project had three tenets — restoration, addition and maintenance.
Not many know, but there was a tree house for children on the premises when it first began functioning. The tree house later disappeared abruptly, but now a new one will be placed.
The project will also add value to the place by putting in utilities like environment-friendly paid toilets that will reuse the water and use solar heating.
Finally, maintenance would mean replacing and repairing damaged parts of the building like roofs and toilets.
“To lessen traffic around INA, we are also planning to introduce a cab service where people can call and book their trips. The cabs will pick up people from their houses and get them to Dilli Haat and drop them back again,” said Ray. She added that they are in talks with taxi services in the city and will finalise the name in a few months time.
The plan also includes having a valet facility for transporting purchases to the nearest Metro station for a small sum.
“The idea is not to tamper with the identity of Dilli Haat but to strengthen it further by adding tourist-friendly facilities,” said Ray. The project will be completed by August, in time for the Commonwealth Games.
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