India, March 13 -- New Delhi

The redevelopment of Old Delhi is set to receive a fresh impetus with the Delhi government planning to revamp the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC), including renaming the body and accelerating heritage-focused development projects in the historic Walled City.

Chief minister Rekha Gupta, chairing the 38th board meeting of the SRDC on Friday, discussed the restructuring plans to strengthen its role in revitalising Shahjahanabad area. Officials said the board will propose three alternative names for the corporation in order of preference, following which it will be finalised.

Gupta said the government intends to use the revamped body to push comprehensive redevelopment in Old Delhi, while simulta...