A skywalk built as a "modern urban amenity" in India's purpose-built new capital stands completed but essentially unused, towering over empty streets; local reporting describes it as a hangout for miscreants and a safety hazard for women, emblematic of the planned city's broader underuse.
On record
The official record states: "Not specified."
Filed as "Never used / Abandoned" and dated to Not specified, this entry sits under the "Not specified" line of the public accounts.
What to expect
- Panoramic views of the traffic you could have walked through faster.
- A staircase that commits fully to the journey, not the destination.
- Excellent ventilation, owing to sections without a roof.
- An 'EXIT' sign pointing at something load-bearing.
Sourcing
1 public source — news reports, RTI replies and civic archives — corroborate this entry. The citation trail is listed below for anyone who would like to follow up with the department concerned.
“The only pillar standing on schedule is the one holding the hoarding.”— Blunderlust Editorial Desk
Sources
Visitor reviews
“Took the long way around Naya Raipur just to pass by it. It explains a lot about the Naya Raipur budget, quietly.”
“Came here on a dare from the hotel receptionist. Recommended to anyone collecting evidence of ambitious paperwork.”
“Went the week it was back in the news again. The tea stall opposite does better business than the project ever did.”