Delhi Ready for
Mega Cultural Complex
The Indian capital
of New Delhi is set to get a world-class multicultural complex of its own. The
center is envisioned to be a vibrant hub of well-respected international
performances and cultural integration. Delhi’s infrastructure
has been the envy of others. But in one respect the capital has lacked what
cities like Mumbai already have – a grand space for theatre and other
performing arts. That will soon change, with Delhi set to get a world-class
cultural multiplex of its own.
The
idea of a cultural complex arose because Delhi does not have the fine arts
facilities that other national capitals do. These centers of art and
performance function as a diplomatic tool of sorts; serving to impress foreign
dignitaries and tourists. The capital is set to get a world-class cultural
multiplex of its own. “The centre will be developed into a vibrant hub for
world-class cultural performances,” an official said.
The
government is working on a proposal for setting up a National Centre of
Performing Arts in the capital. The Rs 300-crore complex will have auditoria
and performance spaces of varying sizes, where world-class theatre and
performing arts productions can be staged. The plan to build the
community center is charted out in the Planning Commission’s 12th
five-year plan and is expected to be implemented in four phases.
-Drew
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