Delhi to install 15-foot bronze statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Azadpur roundabout

New DelhiThe Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) has floated a tender to install a 15-foot-tall bronze statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the Azadpur roundabout, as part of a larger redevelopment project, which also includes renovating a foot overbridge and landscaping the traffic junction, government officials said on Wednesday

Published on: Jul 16, 2026, 08:06:00 IST

By Snehil Sinha

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It is targeted for completion by December, before Vajpayee’s birth anniversary on December 25. (Representative photo)

The Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) has floated a tender to install a 15-foot-tall bronze statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the Azadpur roundabout, as part of a larger redevelopment project, which also includes renovating a foot overbridge and landscaping the traffic junction, government officials said on Wednesday.

The project, including the civil and electrical works, is estimated to cost ₹4.47 crore, with a work schedule of 90 days. It is targeted for completion by December, before Vajpayee’s birth anniversary on December 25, officials familiar with the matter said.

A senior PWD official, who did not wish to be named, said, “The project has been planned to honour the legacy of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, while simultaneously upgrading an important traffic junction in north Delhi. The redevelopment includes installation of the bronze statue, renovation of the foot overbridge and overall beautification of the site. We are aiming to complete the work by December.”

Officials said the bronze statue will weigh around 1,500kg and will be mounted on a pedestal designed as part of the redevelopment of the roundabout. The surrounding area will be beautified through landscaping, improved lighting and other civic infrastructure to create a redesigned public space. It also includes renovation of the existing foot overbridge to improve commuter access while integrating it with the redesigned public space.

Officials said that civic works are expected to cost ₹3.73 crore and electrical works to cost ₹73.89 lakh.

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Snehil Sinha
Snehil Sinha is an Assistant Editor with the Delhi Metro bureau of Hindustan Times, where she reports on politics, governance, public policy, urban infrastructure and transport, subjects that shape the everyday lives of millions in the national capital. Over a journalism career spanning 14 years, she has built a reputation for meticulous, data-driven reporting that combines on-ground perspectives with policy analysis. She began her career with The Indian Express before joining Hindustan Times, where she has reported extensively on civic administration and urban governance in Gurugram, Noida and now Delhi. Her reporting is distinguished by its clarity, depth and balance. Whether covering large-scale infrastructure projects, environmental challenges, transport reforms or government policy, she tries to translate complex administrative decisions into accessible, engaging stories without losing nuance. Her work reflects a strong command of public records, official data and field reporting, often connecting policy announcements with their impact on citizens. Her stories go beyond headlines to explain how governance decisions influence the city's growth, mobility and quality of life, making her work an important contribution to informed public discourse.Read More

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