NDMC gears up for upcoming ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has geared up for the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held from February 15 to 20.

Beautification and road safety form the cornerstone of the NDMC’s preparations for the upcoming event. In line with the vision of delivering a G20-level experience, the NDMC has launched an extensive and comprehensive civic revamp across its jurisdiction.

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NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Friday informed that as part of extensive horticulture and beautification initiatives, over 5,000 decorative potted plants—similar to the G-20 Summit arrangements—have been installed at prominent locations including Connaught Place, Sardar Patel Marg, Emporium BKS Marg, C-Hexagon, Khan Market, Aurobindo Marg, Dilli Haat, PM House Roundabout, Teen Murti Marg, Barakhamba Road, Leela Palace area, Sansad Marg and other key corridors.

“In line with the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who envisions India as a global leader in innovation, technology and good governance, the NDMC is fully prepared to welcome the world for the prestigious India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from 15th to 20th February, 2026,” the NDMC Vice Chairperson said.

Briefing the media after a comprehensive inspection at Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri alongwith officers and officials of the department concerned of the NDMC, Chahal said around 15 floral boards and vibrant floral fountains are being prepared across major roundabouts, while a grand Tulip Festival will be organised at Shanti Path lawns during the Summit period.

“Regular horticulture works such as hedge trimming, tree pruning and cleaning of green belts are already in progress and will be completed well before the event,” he said.

The NDMC Vice Chairperson said to ensure safe, smooth and visually appealing road infrastructure, the Roads Circle has installed advanced road safety devices including Flexible Urban Delineators, Solar Raised Pavement Markers, Anti-Glare Boards, Linear Delineation Systems and Speed Arrester Studs.

“The work of road safety devices is completed at Ashoka Road and Parliament Street whereas the work at Mother Teresa crescent is under process and will be completed by 12th Feb,” he said.

“Signage boards on all 41 major roads are being repaired and upgraded, while thermoplastic road markings for pedestrian crossings and safety zones are being renewed. Footpaths are being repaired using red sandstone, cement concrete slabs and interlocking pavers. Potholes are being filled and kerb stones repainted in the standard black and yellow scheme,” the NDMC Vice Chairperson said.