New Delhi

New Delhi is the capital city of India and one of the 11 districts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It serves as the seat of all three branches of the Government of India – executive, legislative, and judiciary.^[1] New Delhi is also home to the official residences of India's President (Rashtrapati Bhavan) and Prime Minister.

History

New Delhi was officially declared the capital of British India in 1911, replacing Calcutta. The city was planned by British architects Sir Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker and formally inaugurated in 1931.^[2]

Geography and Climate

New Delhi is located in northern India and shares borders with the rest of Delhi. It experiences an extreme climate, with hot summers, a monsoon season from June to September, and cold winters.^[3]

Government and Administration

New Delhi is administered by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), while the wider Delhi area is governed by the Delhi Legislative Assembly and the Lieutenant Governor. It is the political epicenter of India, housing:

Parliament of India
Supreme Court of India
Union ministries and foreign embassies^[4]

Economy

New Delhi has a service-based economy dominated by public administration, IT services, tourism, and real estate. It also hosts key financial institutions, think tanks, and multinational corporations.^[5]

Culture and Landmarks

New Delhi is rich in cultural heritage and modern infrastructure. Important landmarks include:

India Gate
Rashtrapati Bhavan
Rajpath and Kartavya Path
Lotus Temple
Connaught Place
Qutb Minar and Humayun’s Tomb (in wider Delhi)^[6]

Transportation

New Delhi is a major transportation hub, with:

Indira Gandhi International Airport
Delhi Metro
Major rail terminals like New Delhi Railway Station and Hazrat Nizamuddin^[7]

Education

The city hosts premier educational institutions such as:

References

[1] ttps://www.britannica.com/place/New-Delhi

[2] ttps://www.history.com/topics/india/new-delhi

[3] ttps://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/weather/types-of-weather/climate/india

[4] ttps://www.ndmc.gov.in/

[5] ttps://www.ibef.org/states/delhi.aspx

[6] ttps://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/in

[7] ttps://www.delhimetrorail.com/

[8] ttps://www.education.gov.in/en

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