DELHI METRO OPENS DELHI RIDGE INTERPRETATION CENTRE AT PATEL CHOWK STATION
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) today opened the Delhi Ridge Interpretation Centre (DRIC) at Patel Chowk Metro Station. The Centre has been established to showcase the unique ecological features of the Delhi Ridge often referred to as the city’s “green lungs” and to raise public awareness about its vital environmental attributes.
Shri Chandra Prakash Goyal, Chairman, Central Empowered Committee under the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. P. Vishwakannan, Chief Conservator of Forests, Department of Forests and Wildlife, GNCTD was present as the Guest of Honour. Dr. Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC was also present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Goyal said, "The Delhi Ridge Interpretation Centre will be an important landmark for enthusiasts who want to know about the history and heritage of Delhi's Ridge. The ridge areas will undergo many positive developments in the days ahead. I am sure that those developments shall also be reflected in the panels and exhibits in this interpretation centre. This centre has come up as a wonderful intervention for generating awareness amongst general public towards conservation of the highly fragile Delhi ridge."
The DRIC reflects the rich ecology of the Ridge and aims to educate citizens about its significance in maintaining Delhi’s environmental balance. The Centre has been set up in compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, following recommendations of the Central Empowered Committee (CEC).
The Centre will remain open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM, and will be closed on Mondays and public holidays. Visitors not travelling by Metro can purchase an entry ticket for Rs. 11/- at the Patel Chowk Metro Station customer care. For group bookings and other details, interested visitors may write to dric@dmrc.org.
More information about the Delhi Ridge Interpretation Centre is available on DMRC’s official website under the link
delhimetrorail.com/pages/en/….
DMRC has always taken care of the environment, and the opening of this Centre is another step towards spreading awareness about Delhi’s natural heritage.