South Delhi Municipal Corporation beautifies space under two major flyovers

The South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has beautified the space underneath Raja Garden flyover and Mayapuri flyover, constructed by PWD on the main roads. The aim, officials said, is to work on the look and image of the city .

According to SDMC officials, an amount of Rs 78 lakh has been spent on this. The civic body had deputed employees of Horticulture and Engineering and Electrical Department and their resources for the purpose. Sarita Jindal, Chairperson, West Zone Ward Committee, said a few councilors and West Zone Deputy Commissioner Mona Srinivas were present for the occasion, along with West Delhi MP Pravesh Verma and Deputy Mayor Kailash Sankla.

"The SDMC has been striving hard to beautify all its localities including flyovers that come under its jurisdiction. Keeping in view the instruction of L-G Anil Baijal, a number of flyovers have been beautified within the shortest possible time," said Verma.

He added, "The beautified spaces under the flyovers will glorify the image of Delhi in future, including in January 2018, when leaders of other countries will be in Delhi to attend a summit."

More than a dozen flyovers have been developed in the process so far. All the flyovers are being developed as per different themes. The details of the illustration for each were prepared separately and respective departments undertook the work assigned to them.

"The Electrical Department also meticulously executed the work assigned to it. The entire work was undertaken under a mission to get rid of an atmosphere of filth and stink leading to an unhealthy ambiance and anti-social activities. Locals are now visiting the spaces for evening walks," said Kailash Sankla, Deputy Mayor.

"The actual work was done quickly once the unauthorised occupants were evicted. The entire work has been completed in a period of 30-40 days," he said.