{
  "id": 19596099,
  "title": "Indore's Historic Gandhi Hall To Get ₹21.8 Crore Makeover In 16 Months With Restaurant And Convention Centre",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/indores-historic-gandhi-hall-to-get-21-8-crore-makeover-in-16-months",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T03:42:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/indores-historic-gandhi-hall-to-get-218-crore-makeover-in-16-months-with-restaurant-and-convention-centre"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore, Madhya Pradesh: The Gandhi Hall, a historic landmark in the city, is set to undergo a major makeover under the supervision of the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation. The renovation and development project, valued at Rs 21.88 crore, aims to transform the heritage building while retaining its architectural integrity. The overhaul, expected to be completed in about 16 months, will include the construction of a restaurant and the development of facilities across the premises. The Smart City project is preparing to transfer the building to the Tourism Development Corporation, with the formal process nearing completion. The Gandhi Hall, built in 1904 during British rule, was initially named King Edward Hall before being renamed after independence. The structure, featuring a distinctive clock tower, is one of Indore's prominent architectural landmarks. The proposed redevelopment seeks to blend heritage conservation with tourism, hospitality, and convention facilities.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The historic Gandhi Hall is set to receive a major facelift, with the Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation taking charge of its renovation and development. The project, estimated to cost Rs 21.88 crore, aims to give the heritage structure a new identity while preserving its architectural character. The transformation is expected to be completed within 480…",
  "key_points": [
    "Gandhi Hall in Indore to receive ₹21.8 crore renovation",
    "Project to complete in 16 months, adding restaurant and convention center",
    "Heritage building from 1904 to be preserved while modernized"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}