India, Jan. 11 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Saturday began Phase-II of its upgradation project at south Delhi's Khan Market.

The project, estimated at Rs.1.21 crore, is expected to be completed by April 2026, NDMC officials said.

NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal, who laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the market's middle lane, said the road would be upgraded with granite flooring and integrated service ducts for civil and electrical utilities.

According to NDMC officials, the project - Upgradation and Improvement of Environs of Khan Market (Phase-II) - includes laying a new 400mm diameter drainage line with gully trap chambers, installation of leather-finish granite stone flooring, a new water sup...