G20 Summit: Home Ministry’s security meeting
Regarding the G-20 conference to be held in the capital delhi from 8 to 10 september, where on one hand the
work of beautification of delhi is in its final stage, on the other hand the security system is also being
strengthened. So that during this time foreign guests do not have to face any kind of problems. In view of this, it
has been decided to make Pragati Maidan area including Lutyen's zone of delhi as no entry zone during the conference. During this period, from 12 midnight on 7th september to 11th september, all institutions, private offices, shops
and markets in New delhi, Pragati Maidan including Lutyen's Zone will remain completely closed. In the
security meeting of the Ministry of home Affairs with the delhi Police, it was decided to keep New Delhi
completely closed in view of security. Many important decisions were taken in this high-level meeting regarding the preparations made so far and security. According to the Ministry of home Affairs, several decisions have been taken in view of the high security arrangement and traffic of the Head of State and members of the delegation.
Pragati Maidan will be no entry zone In terms of security, during this period, selected vehicles will be able to ply in New delhi area, for which a special pass will be issued. Apart from this, only trains with essential services will be allowed to run in the New delhi area during this period. New delhi and Pragati Maidan have been divided into two parts regarding security arrangements. New delhi will be made a control area, while Pragati Maidan has been completely converted into a no entry zone for the general public.