Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Extends Full Support to Transform Delhi Assembly into a Heritage Hub

TIT Correspondent
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New Delhi, 20 June : In a significant step toward preserving the cultural and architectural legacy of the national capital, Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, has extended his full support for the initiative to develop the Delhi Legislative Assembly into a Living Heritage Site of national importance.

In a letter addressed to Speaker Vijender Gupta dated on 17 June 2025, Shekhawat affirmed, “We look forward to working in close collaboration with your office to preserve this historical edifice and unlock its full cultural potential for the people of Delhi and the nation.”

He further noted, “The Delhi Assembly Building is a significant landmark that not only represents the rich political legacy of our nation but also stands as an enduring symbol of architectural and historical value. Your proposal to develop the campus as a vibrant heritage hub is both timely and appropriate.”

This correspondence follows a meeting held on 3 June 2025, during which Speaker Shri Vijender Gupta met Union Culture Minister Shekhawat to discuss ongoing developmental initiatives and sought the Ministry’s cooperation in transforming the Assembly campus into a nationally recognized heritage site.

It is pertinent to recall that on 13 May 2025, Vijender Gupta had formally written to Shri Shekhawat proposing the development of the Delhi Assembly Building—an iconic structure constructed in 1912—as a heritage hub. The letter also included a request for the Ministry’s support in preparing a comprehensive project report for the same.

Subsequently, encouraging progress was made during a follow-up meeting under the chairmanship of Secretary of the Ministry of Culture and the Delhi Legislative Assembly Secretariat on 23 May 2025, which marked a significant step forward in the collaboration.

Shri Shekhawat has assured all possible assistance from the Ministry and is expected to visit the Delhi Assembly shortly, along with senior officials, to assess the project and provide the necessary support to realize this visionary initiative.