MTDC AND PHILIPS LIGHT UP GATEWAY OF INDIA
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Beginning at sunset, the iconic Gateway of India’s lights dazzled the Mumbai city skyline with a vibrant, celebratory lighting makeover, showcasing the dynamic special effects of the magnificent LED lights. K. Sankarnarayanan, Governor of Maharashtra inaugurated the lighting of the landmark monument. The initiative has been taken up by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) in association with Philips India.
Commenting on this new face of the monument, Sankarnarayanan said, “I am pleased to be present here to witness the lighting makeover of this beautiful monument. It is as much a matter of pride as is a responsibility to help maintain and revive our historic structures and such initiatives will only further promote tourism in Mumbai.”
Chhagan Bhujbal, Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra stated, “Being a place of great tourism interest, this makeover only seems befitting to the grand structure. Using a one-of-a-kind lighting system, the façade and mast of the iconic Gateway of India now have lights complementing its existent architecture and adding to its glory. I hope more and more tourists and Mumbaikars come forth to enjoy this spectacle.”
“It is overwhelming to see our efforts transform into such an impressive show at the Gateway of India, after we enhanced the lighting at India Gate in 2012. We hope that our Gift of Light to the people of Mumbai has given them another reason to visit this wonderful monument. The LED lighting system used provides color and spectacle, and is energy efficient. On behalf of Philips, I would like to take this opportunity to thank MTDC and all the government authorities who hugely supported this initiative and made this lighting makeover possible,” said Nirupam Sahay, President, Philips Lighting India.