New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- In a major infrastructure push for the Walled City, chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched a Rs.159.75-crore project to shift 52.5km of overhead power lines underground in Chandni Chowk, and stated that it was a step towards safer, more reliable supply and heritage-sensitive redevelopment.

"Chandni Chowk is not merely a marketplace but a living symbol of India's cultural, historical and commercial heritage. For years, overhead wiring had not only marred its appearance but also posed safety risks. Through this project, the area will become safer, more organised and aesthetically refined," Gupta said.

The project, initiated by the Delhi government and BSES Yamuna Power Limited (BYPL), will see 52.5km of over...