G20 summit done, planters vanish from Delhi roads

Timesofindia Oct 4, 2023

Unruly act: Women & children fleeing with pots

Group of women and children seen overturning some white pots dumping the mud on grass and leaving casually with stolen goods. Image Source: BCCL

PWD placed flowering plants to fill gaps on roadside

PWD had placed 1.6 lakh flowering and lush green potted plants to fill the gaps on central verges and roadsides. Image Source: BCCL

Plants vanish from Bharat Mandapam Road after G20 Summit

Three weeks after G20 summit plants placed along the road around Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Madan have started disappearing Image Source: BCCL

PWD horticulture wing removes pots

PWD horticulture wing has taken back almost half of the pots placed for G20 to avoid theft. Image Source: BCCL

Absent security staff leaves property vulnerable to theft

Most of the security staff present during the G20 summit are absent on the roads leaving the property vulnerable to theft and damage. Image Source: BCCL

Plants sent back to nurseries

Pots that were smaller in size with diameter less than 18cm have been sent back to the nurseries Image Source: BCCL

Key roads during G20 adorned with greenery

As a part of G20 preparation, plants were placed on key roads including Zakir Hussain Marg, Purana Qila, Mandir Marg and sections of Mathura road. Image Source: BCCL

Costly theft troubles PWD

Theft has been a major problem for PWD to deal with three nozzles of fountains in Delhi Gate stolen last month. Earlier electrical items and decorative lights were reported missing. Image Source: BCCL

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