India, Dec. 12 -- Delhi will soon get its first houseboat-style convention centre, with the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) set to float tenders for an all-wood facility at Baansera on the Yamuna floodplain. The project, backed by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, aims to create a public waterfront space while promoting citizen engagement in the river's rejuvenation.

The work is expected to be completed within 180 days of the award of the contract, with the expected date of completion being in May / June, 2026. Built entirely with biodegradable wood and without concrete or steel, the convention centre will not use any concrete or steel structure, in line with the ecological character of the floodplain.

According to officials, on...