Delhi govt promotes PPP model to beautify spaces under flyovers

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday steered the signing of MoUs for the transformation of urban public spaces, especially those under flyovers, through public-private partnership.

The MoUs were signed between the Delhi government’s Public Works Department (PWD) and two companies, according to an official statement.

The partnership aims to transform neglected or underutilised spaces under and around flyovers into clean, green, safe and useful public spaces for citizens.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that building a clean, green and beautiful Delhi is a collective responsibility of the government, society and the private sector.

She said the Delhi government is encouraging public-private partnerships through which neglected spaces in the city can be transformed into better, safer, attractive and environment-friendly public spaces for citizens.

The initiative will focus simultaneously on cleanliness, greenery, beautification, safety, pedestrian movement and environmental awareness, she said.

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, senior officials of the concerned departments and other dignitaries were present on the occasion, the statement said.

As part of an initiative by Dixon Technologies and Vrikshit Foundation, neglected spaces along the 2.5-km stretch from Deepali to Mangolpuri Market beneath the flyover will be developed as clean, green and safe community spaces.

The project will include fencing along the 2.5-km stretch beneath the flyover. Environment-friendly mural paintings and artworks based on environmental themes and clean energy will be created on 61 flyover pillars, covering an area of around 5,100 square metres, the statement said.

Organised greenery will be developed using local plant species, grass, shrubs and flowering plants, it said.

As part of a CSR initiative, the Kanodia Group will undertake the development and long-term maintenance of around two acres of green belt along Mathura Road and MP Road.

At present, issues such as garbage dumping, unauthorised slums, roadside encroachments and unplanned use of these areas are affecting greenery, cleanliness, safety and the overall appearance of the surroundings, the statement said.

–IANS

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