Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Sunday launched the “One Road-One Week” initiative of New Delhi Municipal Council under which repair and maintenance works of footpaths, pavements and central verges will be done at Tilak Marg and Bhagwan Das Road, in the national capital. The LG also directs officials to complete revamp works of 15 roads in the NDMC areas on priority.
According to the statement released by the Raj Niwas, personally overseeing and supervising various works like laying of interlocking blocks, pruning of tress, painting of grills and road markings etc, the LG directed that revamp works of Tilak Marg and other roads in New Delhi area should be comprehensively undertaken, rather than in a piece meal manner.
“The roads should include repair of footpaths, whitewash, painting, beautifying railing, ramps, curb stones, central verge, proper maintainance of electrical poles and removal of all types of encroachment at the earliest. He stressed upon maintenance and safety of green stretches, as well as daily sweeping and cleaning of the roads,” it read.
Saxena directed to complete the revamp of Tilak Marg and Bhagwan Das Road and put up the same on NDMC website, along with “before and after” pictures of the project, for the people to see the work done.
“The LG further instructed the officials to carry out the complete revamp of 15 roads in NDMC areas on priority basis. He stressed upon the construction of good quality roads and their proper maintenance for public safety at large.