No More Picnics at India Gate Now as New Rules Ban Food, Bags & Pets

The Central Public Works Department (CPWD) has implemented new heritage and safety rules at Delhi’s India Gate, banning picnic essentials, food, bags, bed sheets and pets from the monument grounds. 

Officials explained the move aims to preserve the freshly restored lawns and prevent damage from picnicking, littering, and prolonged stays that were harming the site’s aesthetics. 

The lack of locker facilities at India Gate has inconvenienced many families, forcing them to split up, one member staying back to guard belongings while others visit. 

Authorities are now exploring the installation of lockers and may soon impose restrictions on video recording to further protect the monument. Tourists and locals are visibly upset.