Author: Bandana Upadhyay

Delhi’s Yamuna Riverfront Revival Pits Tourism Against Traditional Communities Delhi’s ambitious plan to transform the historic Yamuna riverfront into a major heritage and tourism destination has sparked a debate that goes far beyond encroachments or flood safety. At its heart lies a more fundamental question: Who gets to define heritage? Is it the state that seeks to restore historic ghats and curate a riverfront for public recreation and tourism? Or is it the communities that have lived, worked on and sustained these spaces for generations? >> The Demolition Drive The Delhi Government maintains that its demolition drive along the Yamuna…