Step to car-free Connaught Place will reduce pollution

“Studies have proven that. The prerequisites are that the area has to be well-connected with the public transport system and CP is quite well connected in that sense. It will help improve the overall quality of life,” she said.

Trade in CP, that came up around 1930 and was losing out to newer entertainment hubs like Hauz Khas, has seen a renewed boost with the completion and opening of Rajiv Chowk metro station during the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

Traders associations claim that making CP vehicle-free will not only cause discomfort to visitors but also affect business.

From Agencies, Feature image courtesy dellibelly