Delhi to build 5-acre Chhath ghat near ITO on Yamuna
The project will feature Chhathi Maiya-themed sculptures, fountains, and a mandatory 75 per cent green area.
The Delhi government intends to create a 5-acre cultural and spiritual destination for Chhath puja along the Yamuna river near ITO. According to reports from India Today, Hindustan Times and The Economic Times, the site will focus on environmental sustainability and aesthetic design.
The proposed development will include decorative fountains, a walking plaza, light-and-sound arrangements, and stepped ghats. To ensure public comfort, the project document states that shaded walkways, designer canopies, pergolas, and seating structures will be built.
At least 75 per cent of the site must be maintained as a green area. The plan also incorporates Chhathi Maiya-themed installations, traditional motifs, illuminated sculptures, and jaali walls to transform the location into a prominent destination for devotees.
A Public Works Department (PWD) official told PTI that the goal is to develop a world-class riverfront destination. The department has already issued a tender to hire a consultant who will study the area and prepare a detailed project report.
The project has an initial estimate of Rs 15 lakh and is expected to be finished within one year, before the next Chhath puja. This permanent site will replace the temporary ghats the government has set up at ITO for several years.
The ITO ghat is part of a broader riverfront redevelopment plan. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently inaugurated an 11-km Chhath ghat at the Munak Canal in north Delhi.