Jaipur Metro | Country’s first art gallery to come up at metro station
Jaipur: India’s first art gallery to showcase Rajasthan’s archaeological artefacts and sculptures to come up at Jaipur metro station. The gallery is expected to open by August 15. It will be inaugurated by chief minister Vasundhara Raje. Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation (JMRC) is working tirelessly to blend heritage structure into its designs. Chief managing director (CMD) Pawan Goyal, post inspection has instructed the team to meet the deadline. Inspired by foreign countries, JMRC has designed art gallery at the underground Chotti Chaupar metro station. The authorities plan to keep old items unearthed during excavation work in and around the old city area. Artefacts from other parts of the state will also be put on display at the art gallery. JMRC’s project director, Ashwani Saxena says that this gallery will be one-of-its kind in the country. He adds that no other art gallery is themed around historical architect and artefacts. Along with construction of art gallery, ...