Kartavya Path was designed as a grand ceremonial approach to the Viceroy’s House and an iconic symbol of the British Raj. Inspired by Washington’s National Mall and Paris’s Avenue de Champs-Elysées, the avenue comprised a 3 km long tree-lined stretch from the Viceroy’s House to the All-India War Memorial, flanked by lawns, formal gardens and water channels.
It was designed using classic city planning instruments, with a strong axis from the ridge of Raisina Hill towards the Yamuna River, an emphasized focal point, formation of important nodes, and a definitive termination point. Kartavya Path is the setting for the annual Republic Day Parade, a venue for national and public events, a precious civic garden for the city and an important tourist attraction.
The objective of the redevelopment of Kartavya Path was to create an icon that truly befits India’s administrative capital. The project refurbishes, strengthens and restores the landscape and tree cover while providing amenities that make it comfortable for civic users and tourists. It enhances pedestrian movement, improves traffic circulation, provides dedicated facilities for vendors, minimizes disruption during national events, and ensures the integrity and continuity of the original layout, geometries and architectural character. The refurbishment of Kartavya Path has significantly increased usable public space and enhanced the overall quality and experience for tourists and local residents alike.
Client: CPWD through HCP Design & Planning in association with Shaheer AssociatesStatus: 2022
Location: Central Vista stretch from C Hexagon Canopy to Rashtrapati Bhawan
Area: 2.38 kms, 204 acres
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