Purana Qila Gets A New, Refurbished Look -See Pictures

It also includes installation of publication counter, installation of publication counter, introducing e-ticketing system with turnstile arrangement, conservation of excavated remains, development of garden, parking facility and souvenir shop for the benefit of visitors. Photo: PTI

The refurbishment includes restoration of the moat to the west and northwest of the fort, illumination, landscaping the area, development of a central antiquity museum, upgradation and repairs of existing pathway. Photo: PTI

Central public sector undertaking NBCC (India) Limited has contributed about Rs 15 crore as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility initiative and will also maintain the site for the next two years. Photo: NBCC, Twitter

The restoration of the facilities at the site include various amenities, an attractive publication counter, which will house the ASI publications has been done at an estimated cost of Rs 30 crore. Photo: NBCC, Twitter

The rejuvenated lake and illumination of Purana Qila was inaugurated by Culture Minister Sharma, in the presence of BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi, Culture Secretary Arun Goel, ASI Director General Usha Sharma among others. Photo: NBCC, Twitter

Union Minister Mahesh Sharma while inaugurating the newly refurbished Purana Qila said: The goal of the Ministry of Culture is to make heritage monuments public friendly and within the reach of common man. Photo: NBCC, Twitter

Purana Qila has been one of the major tourist attractions in the national capital and combined with the Delhi Zoological Park, a large number of visitors throng to visit the historical vestiges, which date back to around 3,000 years back. Photo: NBCC, Twitter