India, Dec. 10 -- New Delhi

The Public Works Department (PWD) on Tuesday initiated a key infrastructure project aimed at improving drainage and pedestrian facilities along the Karala-Kanjhawala Road, including the construction of a new stormwater drain system and continuous footpaths along both sides of Guru Golwalkar Marg (Road No. 3), officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday.

It will cover a total length of 10 kilometres along one of the top waterlogging hot spots in the city. PWD minister Parvesh Verma laid the foundation stone for the project, which has been sanctioned at a cost of Rs.21 crore.

Speaking on the occasion, the minister instructed officials to complete the development before the monsoon, instead of the previously ...