New Delhi: Delhi government is upgrading the Ghalib academy as a permanent exhibition centre associated with poet Mirza Ghalib.
The Project includes improvement of façade, in line with the guidelines approved by National Monument Authority, replacing modern elements with traditional stone elements and internal renovations for creation of major public spaces such as an auditorium and multipurpose hall.
Creating a shop front for publications related to Mirza Ghalib is also planned, said a senior Delhi government official.
The Delhi Lt Governor Najeeb Jung on Monday directed the Secretary of Delhi Urban Heritage Foundation to complete the works on Ghalib Academy and Aga Khan Foundation at the earliest.
via Delhi government to upgrade Ghalib academy as exhibition centre – IBNLive.
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