Ludhiana, Dec. 10 -- Chaura Bazaar-one of Ludhiana's oldest commercial arteries-is set to receive its first round of on-ground improvements as the municipal corporation (MC) has floated tenders worth around Rs.15 crore to kick-start beautification and public infrastructure upgrades under the proposed Central Business District (CBD) plan. The initial works, officials said, are aimed at giving the bustling market a cleaner, safer and more organised look while laying the foundation for a larger urban renewal blueprint estimated at Rs.180-200 crore.

The tenders cover key interventions such as LED and solar street lights, directional signage, digital kiosks, and a modern CCTV surveillance system linked to a central control room. These compone...