Foundation Laid for New Clock Tower

LIEUTENANT Governor VK Saxena on Monday laid the foundation stone for a new iconic clock tower at the junction of Shankar Road and Mandir Marg, near Talkatora Stadium.

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The nearly 27-metre tall structure is being developed by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) as a symbol of the city's heritage and urban redevelopment. The clock tower, designed to be a prominent new landmark, was approved by the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC). The eight-sided tower will have sides measuring 1.2 metres each and will be constructed using reinforced cement concrete and clay bricks.