Central Vista project: R-Day parade next year to be held on refurbished Rajpath

The Republic Day parade next year will be held on the refurbished Rajpath as the redevelopment work of Central Vista Avenue, is expected to be completed by this November, officials said.

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri after reviewing the status of the ongoing construction works of Central Vista Avenue Project said 'the progress so far is satisfactory and on schedule'.

Also watch: False narrative created about Central Vista project: Centre

Work on the Central Vista Avenue, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate includes large-scale stonework, construction of underpasses, underground amenities blocks and sufficient space for parking.