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Delhi's Connaught Place may become vehicle-free as NDMC chief Manoj Kumar Dwivedi seeks public suggestions on pedestrianising the Inner Circle, sparking a debate among the public and traders about the potential impact on traffic and businesses.

IN · 2026-09-04

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Key takeaway

Delhi NDMC proposes making Connaught Place Inner Circle vehicle-free, seeking public input.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerNDMC proposes making Connaught Place Inner Circle vehicle-free, restricting vehicle access to the commercial zone
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onreduced vehicle access lowers customer convenience and increases friction for deliveries, leading to decreased footfall and higher last-mile logistics costs for CP businesses
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youretail and restaurant SMEs in CP experience lower sales and higher operational costs, impacting profitability

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Source: Economic Times Top Stories

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