Mapusa MLA and Deputy Speaker Joshua De Souza recently visited several of Chandigarh’s iconic landmarks, gaining insights into the city’s architectural heritage, cultural legacy, and educational institutions.
During his visit, De Souza paid his respects at the revered Mata Mansa Devi Mandir and explored the Le Corbusier Centre, which showcases the work and vision of the legendary architect who designed Chandigarh. He also visited the Capitol Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its modernist architecture and significance in India’s urban planning history.
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The itinerary further included a visit to Panjab University, one of the country’s premier institutions of higher education, and Gandhi Bhawan, a centre dedicated to the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and the promotion of intellectual and cultural discourse.
Reflecting on his experience, De Souza said the visit provided valuable insights into the vision and principles that have shaped Chandigarh’s distinctive identity as a planned city.
He emphasised that such engagements foster a deeper appreciation of India’s rich institutional heritage, architectural excellence, and civic planning traditions, all of which continue to play an important role in the country’s development and nation-building.
The visit underscored the importance of learning from successful models of urban planning and preserving the cultural and institutional legacy that contributes to India’s progress.
