The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) inaugurated the revamped Srijan Art Gallery at Nehru Place on Friday, transforming the former Srijan Artists' Corner into a modern open-air exhibition space. The upgraded gallery features a dedicated entry gate, curated display areas, landscaped gazebos, improved seating, and an expanded open area of approximately 15,225 square meters. NDMC chairman Keshav Chandra announced plans for a sculpture park in Nehru Park and weekly Sunday gatherings where painters, sculptors, and other artists can create and showcase their work. The event included live painting sessions by Padma awardees such as Rameshwar Broota, Biman Bihari Das, Jai Prakash Lakhiwal, and Harsh Vardhan Sharma.
This initiative matters because it represents a significant municipal investment in public art infrastructure, with a dedicated art and culture department established in May 2025 and a budget allocation of Rs 40 crore. By creating accessible spaces for artists and the public in a prominent location like Nehru Place, the NDMC is positioning art as a central component of urban development and civic identity in Lutyens' Delhi. The planned sculpture park and regular creative gatherings could foster a sustained local art community and increase public engagement with visual arts in India's capital.