New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday laid the foundation stone for development projects worth approximately Rs.1,075 crore to be carried out by the public works department (PWD) and the irrigation and flood control department in east Delhi.

The PWD will begin work on strengthening and improving 236 roads at a cost of Rs.782 crore, officials said. Once completed, these works will ensure smoother traffic flow and safer, more convenient travel for citizens. Five foot overbridges will be constructed at a cost of Rs.21 crore, providing relief and safety to pedestrians, officials added.

Several key works are also being undertaken under the irrigation and flood control department. These include reconstruction of 10 drains...