India, April 15 -- The Delhi government is likely to rename Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) - the body tasked with protecting and restoring the heritage of Old Delhi - as Indraprastha Virasat Redevelopment Corporation, officials said on Tuesday.

The decision follows a review meeting on March 13, chaired by chief minister Rekha Gupta, after which she announced the government's plan to rename SRDC.

"The SRDC board decided to rename the body as Indraprastha Virasat Redevelopment Corporation. The new name will be registered with the Registrar of Companies," said an official.

Earlier this month, HT reported that the government was considering three names for SRDC - Indraprastha Virasat Punarsthaapana Nigam, Indraprastha Dharo...