This will not only make the local residents proud

The illumination ceremony happened in the presence of Minister of State for Culture Mahesh Sharma on Friday.Among those present on the occasion were Arun Goel, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Usha Sharma, Director General (DG), Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Raman Aggarwal, ED (NBCC); and other senior officials from the Culture Ministry. Now the archaeological magnificence and beauty of Lal Quila can be witnessed even after sunset. The duration of illumination will be 7:30 pm swing door openers to 11 pm.NBCC had partnered with the Archaeological Survey of India for the project to enhance Lal Qilas (Red Fort) architectural splendour after sunset, the statement added.It is the first ever illumination of the historic monuments front fortification wall and its two important gateways--Lahori Gate and Delhi Gate, it said..New Delhi: Around 2,500 lamps will illuminate the historic Red Fort from 7:30 pm to 11 pm, starting Friday, in the run-up to Independence Day celebrations, a statement by the Ministry of Culture said.The new architectural lighting will cast programmed light on components such as domes, ramparts, minarets, arches and balconies from different directions to highlight their architectural details. The illumination has been done using LED lights, it said.

This will not only make the local residents proud of their heritage, but will also help to promote night tourism in a big way," Mr Sharma said. Mahesh Sharma (@dr_maheshsharma) August 10, 2018The 17th century Mughal era monument has been lit up with architectural lighting, known as element illumination, to enhance its architectural beauty after sunset, the statement said."We have proposed to take up the illumination of all our 100 Adarsh Smaraks to highlight the archaeological magnificence of our historical monuments.3 km length of parapets, has used around 2,500 lamps to illuminate the historic monument.Installed at the cost of Rs 3 crore, it took about two months to complete the task.The historic #RedFort came alive this evening with the first ever architectural illumination.(Photo: PTI)The National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC), which undertook the task of replacing the existing lights on 1. Illumination is permanent and will be between 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM daily. pic.twitter.com/LqOIkgh3J1— Dr. The new illumination comprises simple yellow and static lighting, the statement said