New Delhi: From a wildlife-themed space at Chirag Dilli to a science corner at IIT Delhi and a yogshala beneath the Punjabi Bagh flyover, the spaces below the flyovers are getting a makeover.The Public Works Department (PWD) is redeveloping these spaces with themes selected according to the surroundings of each location, PWD minister Parvesh Verma said. He visited the Chirag Delhi and IIT Delhi flyovers Thursday to review the progress of work.Under an MoU, five flyovers and a stretch of Aurobindo Marg will be redeveloped and maintained for three years. The spaces will have art installations, paintings, fountains, a sitting area and even cafes.The Chirag Dilli flyover is being developed around nature and wildlife, with wall art and installations depicting birds, animals and plant life, alongside landscaped greenery. The Panchsheel flyover will feature Indian classical dance in modern art, while the IIT Delhi flyover will have a science and technology theme. The space beneath the Punjabi Bagh flyover is being developed as a yogshala. The Mukarba Chowk flyover will have a transit hub theme. The Aurobindo Marg stretch will be a multi-hued expression of space with art and installations.Speaking about the initiative, Verma said govt has partnered with major corporations to develop and maintain the spaces beneath flyovers. He said the agreements carried a maintenance commitment of two to three years.In a separate initiative, PWD is constructing 400-500 police booths beneath flyovers across the city using its own funds and in coordination with Delhi Police.
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