Defence Colony

Defence Colony is an affluent locality situated in central South Delhi, India, built in the 1960s for veterans of the Indian Armed Forces.[1][2] It is popular for being centrally located to all major parts of the city, its well maintained parks, broad streets, active community clubs and famous residents from entertainment and politics.[3] Defence Colony is home to many restaurants, coffee shops, art galleries and high-end shops.[4][5][6]

Defence Colony
neighbourhood
Defence Colony
Nickname(s): 
Def Col
Defence Colony
Location in Delhi, India
Coordinates: 28.57°N 77.23°E / 28.57; 77.23
Country India
StateDelhi
DistrictSouth Delhi
MetroNew Delhi
Government
 • BodyWelfare Association
 • President RWAMaj Ranjit Singh (retired)
Population
 • Total8,000-10,000
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
110 024
Urban Local BodySouth Delhi Municipal Corporation

On July 17, 2020 Defence Colony made international headlines for leading the call to boycott Chinese goods, after 'Declaring war on China'.[7]

Overview

Defence Colony was created in the aftermath of the partition in 1947. Newly independent India allotted land to resettle serving Indian military officers whose homes lay across the new border in Muslim-majority Pakistan.[8] Besides its central location from most parts of the city of Delhi, the locality is immensely popular among all Delhiites for the exotic varieties of cuisines that it has on offer . There are many restaurants in Defence Colony.[9]

Defence Colony Welfare Association Club, commonly referred as Defence Colony Club was established in 1976 as Defence Colony Ex. Services Institute, however it was renamed in 1980, and functions under the Defence Colony Welfare Association.[10]

Historic monuments

Close to the main Defence Colony market inside a round about, stands the octagonal tomb of Shaikh Ali, known as "Gumti of Shaikh Ali". Built in the 15th-century Lodhi dynasty-era, near the historic area of Kotla Mubarakpur, it housed two graves inside the tomb till early 20th-century, which are now long gone. The tomb houses the Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) office, since 1960.[11][12][13]

Transportation

Defence Colony is accessible by many means of public transport including auto rickshaw, taxi, Delhi Transport Corporation buses as well as the Delhi Metro. The closest metro station to most of Defence Colony is Lajpat Nagar, which is an interchange station between the Violet Line and Pink Line. For some parts of the Defence Colony, it is closer to walk to South Extension metro station, which is on the Pink Line. To the Northeast of Defence Colony is the Sewa Nagar railway station of the Delhi Ring Railway.

To the South, Defence Colony is bounded by the Ring Road. To its East and West are Lala Lajpat Rai Marg and Bhishma Pitamah Marg respectively. The North of Defence Colony is bounded by the tracks of the Delhi Ring Railway.

Famous Establishments

Sagar Ratna, south Indian food chain, 90 restaurants, opened its first restaurant here in 1986 [14][15][16]

Defence Bakery, opened in 1962, famous for cancer free chemical breads and pastries[17]

Vadehra Art Gallery, upscale art gallery[18]

4S, Dive Bar, serving Thai and Chinese[19]

Nehru Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital [20]

Famous Residents

Vishal Uppal, Indian national tennis player[21]

Rohit Bal, Indian Fashion Designer[22]

Nafisa Ali, Former Miss India[23] Sidharth Malhotra

In the News

Declaring War on China: On July 17, 2020 in response to the attack by China in the Galwan Valley, Maj Ranjit Singh (retired) President of the RWA, Defence Colony in a viral voice message declared War on China referring to boycotting Chinese goods.

"Today, as your president, I declare Defence Colony is at war. Unfortunately we cannot take up guns and bullets but definitely there are other means. We can break China's backbone economically and today I request you all, with immediate effect, shun Chinese goods and if you have any lying in your house, please throw them out," he added.

His call to boycott Chinese goods received national and international support.[24][25][26][27][28]

Education
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References
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