Entire delhi looks like a massive construction site. All the roads have been dug, new flyovers, underpasses, tunnels, subways and metro(tube) lines are being constructed. The stadiums all over delhi, where the games are going to take place are going through rigorous renovation. Its a chaos all over delhi. Road blockades and traffic jams are a common and regular scene in this city. The delhi government is trying its best to prepare the city for the games in time but, they still seem to have a long way to go. Ideally, the city should have been having its finishing touches at this point of time. But, a huge amount of construction work is still underway. Hosting the commonwealth games is a matter of honour for any country but, delhi under such high pressure is taking it as an imposition. Several countries will be participating in the games and there will be an influx of a huge number of foreign tourists to witness the events of the games.
What needs to be done?
Apart from making the city beautiful and comfortable for the games, the government also needs to upgrade the security level of the city to give the audience a comfortable stay. The number of hotels in the city is also not enough for the amount of tourists expected during the games. Almost all the hotels have already been booked and the waiting list is long. Systems like the bread and breakfast scheme needs to be started. Though the delhi government seem to be working hard towards it, the transport system also requires fixing. To make transport tourist friendly, the bus, taxi and auto drivers are given training to converse in fluent English. In such a situation the government needs to work harder and faster to reach the goal. Participation and cooperation of the general public are very important for this purpose. Its never too late. What Delhi requires is just gear up and go!!!
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