August 9, 2023
2 mins read

Rashtrapati Bhavan to be spruced up before summit

The CPWD said in the tender document that the “work is of very urgent nature” and if the contractor fails to complete the work in 25 days, it would be barred from participating in future tenders of the division concerned…reports Asian Lite News

Rashtrapati Bhavan is set to be spruced up with a fresh coat of paint, dry-cleaning of woollen carpets and silk curtains, chemical treatment of the sandstone facade, and replacement of the kerbstones outside, just in time for the scheduled visits of heads of state during the G20 leaders’ summit in September.

With just about a month to go for the summit on September 9-10, the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) on August 5 invited bidders for “Miscellaneous maintenance works in relation to official visits of Head of States of G20 countries”, at an estimated cost of Rs.71.53 lakh. The CPWD will open bids on Tuesday and the work is to be executed within 25 days.

The list of beautifying measures includes painting walls with luxury emulsion paint, applying anti-fungal wash treatment on the heritage building as approved by the Archaeological Survey of India; and stain removal of silk and velvet curtains.

The CPWD said in the tender document that the “work is of very urgent nature” and if the contractor fails to complete the work in 25 days, it would be barred from participating in future tenders of the division concerned.

However, a CPWD official said the nature of the work was “routine maintenance” and not major. While similar maintenance work is not carried out before every visit, it is nevertheless performed at regular intervals since Rashtrapati Bhavan is visited by foreign dignitaries several times a year, the official said.

The two-day summit is set to be held at the recently-inaugurated Bharat Mandapam convention centre at Pragati Maidan, with the heads of states scheduled to visit Rashtrapati Bhavan. In February, the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting was scheduled to take place at the convention centre. However, since the centre was yet to be ready, the meeting was held at the cultural centre at the 330-acre Rashtrapati Bhavan complex.

ALSO READ-Gurugram to host 4th G20 Sherpa Group meet

Previous Story

India govt reviews preparations for G20 summit

Next Story

BANKIM CHANDRA CHATTERJEE: A Revolutionary writer and the author of National Song

Latest from -Top News

Hamas Reiterates Peace Effort After U.S. Jab

Hamas Reaffirms Commitment to Ceasefire Talks After U.S. Criticism…reports Asian Lite News Hamas on Friday reiterated its commitment to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations, responding to remarks by U.S. Special Envoy to the

No smoking gun in Epstein files: Trump briefed

Attorney General Pam Bondi briefed Trump and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche at the White House in May….reports Asian Lite News US President Donald Trump was informed earlier this year that his

Israel, US recall teams from Gaza truce talks

Steve Witkoff said mediators had made a great effort but “Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith”…reports Asian Lite News Israel and the United States recalled their

Trump presses Fed chief to cut rates

Fed chair pushes back on Trump criticism of renovation costs as president presses central bank to cut interest rates…reports Asian Lite News Donald Trump sparred with the Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell,

Dubai turns malls Into fitness zones

Dubai’s Mallathon reimagines shopping centres as fitness zones, encouraging residents of all ages to walk, run, and connect—fostering healthier habits in air-conditioned comfort….reports Asian Lite News In a bold move to blend
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Singapore Keen on India’s Viksit Bharat Mission

Emphasizing strong bilateral ties, he noted that Singapore is India’s