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Ahead of the G20 Summit 2023, which is to take place in New Delhi from September 8 to 10, DMRC has launched special 'Tourist Smart Cards', offering "unlimited rides" in the metro network in two categories, which will be available for sale from Monday at selected Metro stations.

These Tourist Smart Cards will not be made available at the Airport Express Line.

The step has been taken to assist G20 participants and international visitors who may be interested in visiting the capital city's renowned tourist attractions as they arrive in Delhi for the next G20 summit.

Here's How You Can Get Tourist Smart Cards:

The 'Tousist Smart Cards' can be purchased from 36 metro stations. The cards are of two categories-- one-day validity and three-day validity cards, and they offer "unlimited rides" in the metro network.

"The one-day validity Tourist Smart Card will be available for Rs 200 whereas three-day validity card will be available for Rs 500. This amount also includes a refundable security deposit of Rs 50.

What Benefits Will The Tourist Smart Card Provide To Commuters?

-Besides unlimited rides, these cards can seamlessly travel in the entire network from the first train to the last train service available for the day.

-These cards levy no penalties to the commuters account of instances like entry/exit mismatch, overstay in the system, overstepping etc, according to Anuj Dayal, Principal Executive Director, Corporate Communications, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

- Tourists can download the 'Delhi Metro Rail' app for more details on the network to plan their journey.

- The app includes a dedicated section on the homepage by the name of 'Tour Guide' where they can find the list of all stations and tourist places nearby.

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Delhi Police, which started its preparations for the G20 Summit in earnest a few months ago, has been training personnel who are to be deployed at various locations ahead of and during the big-ticket summit.

Fountains and ornamental plants have been set up at key traffic roundabouts in the city. Among the life-like cutouts of langurs have been strategically placed in several areas to fight the city's monkey menace.