New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) will develop a 'smart irrigation system' to water its greenery along 22 major avenue roads and five gardens under a project which is likely to lead to 70% savings in irrigation of these areas.

At a press conference on Monday, NDMC vice-chairman Kuljeet Chahal said in the first phase, smart irrigation systems will be set up along 11 major roads covering a total length of about 19.28km for horticulture purposes while the second phase will cover 11 avenue roads and five major gardens.

"The initiative is expected to cut water consumption by nearly 70% and significantly reduce the movement of slow-moving water tankers on arterial roads, easing traffic congestion. Tenders for this p...