India, Dec. 5 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has spruced up Lutyens' Delhi with intensified beautification and maintenance efforts ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in the national Capital on Thursday for a nearly 27-hour visit.
A senior NDMC official said the civic body maintains the highest standards of cleanliness year-round, given the presence of key institutions such as the Prime Minister's Office, Parliament and various ministries in the area.
"NDMC is the number one area in the country in terms of cleanliness, as the area is of utmost importance. The NDMC area is always ready, and it is an ongoing process throughout the year, but we check all our facilities before such an important visit," the official ...