Raahgiri Day is a cause supported by The Times of India network. The theme of Raahgiri Day, Connaught Place is ‘getting cars off the road’ and ‘making streets pedestrian friendly’. The idea behind organizing Raahgiri Day is to create an increased awareness about the serious problem of infrastructure shortage in the city and the need to build more bicycle paths and pedestrian footpaths through its ultra-modern landscape. Raahgiri Day debut’s in Delhi at Inner Circle, Connaught Place, on July 13, 2014, a Sunday. Now, Delhiites from various parts of the city have been a part of this event and has made this a success. The huge amount of photography and selfies are going on everywhere.
When: 6-10 AM on a Sunday morning
Where: Head to inner circle, Connaught Place (CP)
How to reach Delhi’s Raahgiri Day in Connaught Place?
- Metro: nearest metro (Rajiv Chowk)
- Car
- Feet
Choosing Connaught Place to start Raahgiri Day in Delhi has brought the entire nation’s eyes to this event. This way the route is open to people and to the cars. The road belongs to people on Sunday and not to those cars. This is a great way to reduce pollution, social integration and protect the environment. You can even bond with new people here each Sunday. Plus, this is your step towards a healthy lifestyle and pollution free Delhi.
In this unique concept, a section of a street or road is kept closed for cars, scooters and other automobiles for fixed hours. By sacrificing just a few hours of sleep, you can see hundreds of people walking, running, jogging, skating and cycling on the road. The main motive of Connaught Place Raahgiri Day is to improve air quality and promote sustainable active transport, helping citizens reclaim their streets and bring physical activity back into their day. Raahgiri Day, Connaught Place weekly event closes streets to cars in the name of sustainable, active transport.
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