CWG: LG chairs meeting on planning for opening & closing ceremonies

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejender Khanna today chaired the second high level meeting of Inter agency core group on Micro planning for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games at Raj Niwas. Detailed transport and traffic/circulation planning for all spectators, special visitors, VIPs, athletes, media, performing artists, etc., their entry and exit and parking of vehicles was discussed at length and streamlined after due discussion and deliberation by all the stakeholders present. The meeting was attended by the Chairman of the Organizing committee, Suresh Kalmadi (MP), The Delhi Chief Secretary, Spl. CPs, Delhi, officials of the Organizing Committee, DTC, CPWD and other agencies concerned with the Commonwealth Games.

Presentations on 'Transportation sub-plans for the opening day' and 'Lane reservations for Commonwealth games traffic' from October 3-14, 2010 was prepared by Mr R Narayanswamy in consultation with Delhi Police, Organizing Committee and all the stakeholders such as MCD, PWD, NHAI and the NDMC. The issue of Lane reservations for the accredited vehicles during the Commonwealth Games was also finalized and accordingly approval for the painting of the reserved lanes (accredited lanes) was given by the Lt Governor.