Do you want a clear view of the Gateway of India even from a distance? The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is thinking of shifting the shops around the landmark in a way so that they don't obstruct the view. While the plan is still in its initial stage, civic officials said that the idea was to adhere to the security arrangements of the place and yet make it possible for tourists to get a clear view of the structure.

According to sources, the shops would be shifted to a different spot inside the premises. The civic body is likely to do away with the heavy barricading at the entrance as well and replace it with something that would not spoil the beauty of the monument. "We want to draw a plan that will help people get a clear view of the structure even from a distance," said a civic official.