<p>"With the redevelopment of the entire stretch, I have also become a part of this historic work. I will never forget this moment," beamed Neeraj Kumar, who was among 16 workers who were part of the Central Vista Avenue redevelopment and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>.<p>"People will come here and see my work forever. I feel proud to have been a part of it," the 25-year-old from Bihar's Bhagalpur told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p>Modi <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-kartavya-path-on-september-8-unveil-netaji-statue-1143240.html" target="_blank">inaugurated</a> Kartavya Path, earlier known as Rajpath, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate here on Thursday.</p>.<p><strong>In Pics | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/kartavya-path-sneak-peek-into-central-vista-avenue-1142344" target="_blank">'Kartavya Path': Sneak peek into Central Vista Avenue</a></strong></p>.<p>He thanked workers involved in the development of the 2.5-km-long Kartavya Path and said that they not only built it but also showed others the way of 'kartavya' (duty).</p>.<p>Neeraj's 19-year-old teammate Vasudev Kumar was also elated to have met the prime minister, who invited him to the 2023 Republic Day celebrations as a "special guest" with his family.</p>.<p>"I will definitely come with my family to attend the Republic Day function as it is a matter of pride for me and my family members," Vasudev, who hails from Bihar's Katihar district, told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p>As part of the inaugural ceremony, folk artists from different parts of the country performed on the Kartavya Path.</p>.<p>The performance of the Kalbelia dance group was among the key attractions of the event.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/delhi-metro-to-provide-bus-service-for-central-vista-from-september-9-1143327.html" target="_blank">Delhi Metro to provide bus service for Central Vista from September 9</a></strong></p>.<p>Speaking at the event, Modi said the renaming of the stretch has given the country a new energy and inspiration.</p>.<p>He said that Kingsway or Rajpath, a symbol of slavery, has now been consigned to history and has been erased forever.</p>.<p>The revamped stretch is part of the Modi government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project.</p>
<p>"With the redevelopment of the entire stretch, I have also become a part of this historic work. I will never forget this moment," beamed Neeraj Kumar, who was among 16 workers who were part of the Central Vista Avenue redevelopment and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</p>.<p>"People will come here and see my work forever. I feel proud to have been a part of it," the 25-year-old from Bihar's Bhagalpur told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p>Modi <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-kartavya-path-on-september-8-unveil-netaji-statue-1143240.html" target="_blank">inaugurated</a> Kartavya Path, earlier known as Rajpath, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate here on Thursday.</p>.<p><strong>In Pics | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/dh-galleries/photos/kartavya-path-sneak-peek-into-central-vista-avenue-1142344" target="_blank">'Kartavya Path': Sneak peek into Central Vista Avenue</a></strong></p>.<p>He thanked workers involved in the development of the 2.5-km-long Kartavya Path and said that they not only built it but also showed others the way of 'kartavya' (duty).</p>.<p>Neeraj's 19-year-old teammate Vasudev Kumar was also elated to have met the prime minister, who invited him to the 2023 Republic Day celebrations as a "special guest" with his family.</p>.<p>"I will definitely come with my family to attend the Republic Day function as it is a matter of pride for me and my family members," Vasudev, who hails from Bihar's Katihar district, told <em>PTI</em>.</p>.<p>As part of the inaugural ceremony, folk artists from different parts of the country performed on the Kartavya Path.</p>.<p>The performance of the Kalbelia dance group was among the key attractions of the event.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/delhi-metro-to-provide-bus-service-for-central-vista-from-september-9-1143327.html" target="_blank">Delhi Metro to provide bus service for Central Vista from September 9</a></strong></p>.<p>Speaking at the event, Modi said the renaming of the stretch has given the country a new energy and inspiration.</p>.<p>He said that Kingsway or Rajpath, a symbol of slavery, has now been consigned to history and has been erased forever.</p>.<p>The revamped stretch is part of the Modi government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project.</p>