India, June 2 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is set to begin the construction of a 27-metre-tall clock tower near the Talkatora roundabout in central Delhi, senior NDMC officials said, adding that the project is likely to be completed at a cost of Rs.1.3 crore by December this year.

According to a rendition shared by the municipal council, the structure will be located at the intersection of Mandir Marg and Talkatora Road, have an octagonal design, a two-metre diameter clock, a layer of clay bricks, and other ornamental features.

NDMC vice chairman Kuljeet Chahal said the project has received approval from the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) and aims to establish a distinct identity of the Lutyens' Delhi. "Most municipal bo...