India, Nov. 7 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is planning to host an art flea market near Lodhi Road where artists will be provided a platform to showcase and sell paintings, sculptures as well a variety of handicrafts, senior functionaries said.

A senior NDMC official said the decision was made during a consultative meeting on hosting cultural events in public places in the district. NDMC officials said that the committee deliberated upon a series of events which will be held in the upcoming months starting with an art flea market, by the end of November, followed by installation around the heritage trees in New Delhi, and events focusing on classical and folk music. "In December, it will be followed by activities focused on s...