The government is set to construct Delhi’s first state guest house in Dwarka’s Sector 19, as the project has been approved by theExpenditure Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by chief minister Rekha Gupta, officials said on Friday.
The EFC, however, laid emphasis on ensuring that the facility does not become an under-utilised government asset. The committee also pointed that the plan should allow space and facilities to be used for government services and official purposes while generating adequate revenue to support its operation and maintenance. The proposed project, with an estimated cost of ₹ 151.97 crore, will cater to dignitaries, government officials and other guests visiting the national capital for official meetings and conferences. Officials said the project will take 21 months to complete after acceptance of tenders.
Delhi’s tourism department has proposed the guest house, “Delhi Sadan”, on a 3,899.42-square-metre plot in Dwarka, which was allotted by Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in 2020 and handed over to tourism department in February 2021. An architecture consultancy was appointed by Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) to design the scheme to incorporate elements of the architectural character of historical Delhi, according to officials. The tourism department and DTTDC have been directed to work out a revenue-generation and utilisation model to ensure optimal use of the building and its facilities, according to the meeting minutes.
