Delhi's 33 Sham Nath Marg, a government bungalow with a notorious reputation, is set to be demolished and redeveloped into the city's first dedicated Disaster Management headquarters.
The colonial-era structure, which has been largely underutilized for years, will be replaced with a modern Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and a headquarters for the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA).
The move aims to improve coordination during emergencies and strengthen the city's response capabilities, bringing together representatives from multiple government departments and agencies.
The bungalow's unusual history has been marked by a series of setbacks suffered by its occupants, including Delhi's first chief minister, Chaudhary Brahm Prakash, and Madan Lal Khurana, who resigned amid allegations linked to the hawala scandal.
Despite its reputation, officials say the redevelopment is driven by a practical need, rather than a desire to break the 'curse' associated with the property.
