(a) whether Ballard Bunder Gate of Mumbai Naval Dockyard is being
reshaped/renovated;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it will be opened for the public;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether Ballard Bunder Gate of Mumbai Naval Dockyard is being
reshaped/renovated;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether it will be opened for the public;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI PRANAB MUKHERJEE)
(a) & (b): No, Sir. Only the area surrounding the Gate is being
cleared.
(c) to (e): In view of the heritage status of the Ballard Bunder
Gate, limited access for its public viewing will be permitted, with
prior security clearance.