New Delhi, Sept. 20 -- The Delhi government has signed an MoU with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to redevelop the historic Town Hall complex in Chandni Chowk into a Global Heritage Centre.

The MoU was signed between the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) and MCD in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The project will cover the Town Hall, Press Building and adjoining park, with plans to develop the complex as a hub for museums, cultural activities and tourism.

The Grade-I heritage complex, built between 1860 and 1866, spans around 12,180 square metres. It served as the MCD headquarters for several years before the civic body shifted to the Dr SP Mukherjee Civic Centre in 2010. Since then, ...