NEW DELHI: Chief minister Rekha Gupta informed on Monday that the Delhi government is developing a Road Asset Management System in collaboration with expert institutions to improve the maintenance of city roads.
The government has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) for the initiative, news agency PTI reported.
Under the MoA, the CSIR-CRRI will provide technical support in areas such as road engineering, pavement technology, road safety and asset management, while the SPA will offer expert guidance on urban design, streetscape planning, public space development, urban landscaping and green infrastructure.
In her statement, the CM said, “To address challenges such as increasing traffic, air pollution and waterlogging, road maintenance will now move beyond traditional methods and be carried out through a scientific and data-driven system.”
“The system will create a digital record of roads, facilitate regular condition assessments and enable maintenance and repair planning based on priority,” the CM added further.
“Scientific green belts will be developed along roadsides, local plant species will be promoted, rainwater harvesting and stormwater drainage systems will be strengthened, and sustainable landscaping practices will be adopted to make roads greener, cleaner and more environmentally friendly,” the statement quoted.
According to a report by PTI, as part of the initiative, waterlogging issues will be addressed through improved road slopes and a redesigned stormwater drainage system.
Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said the agreement marks a significant step towards developing the capital’s road infrastructure in a modern, scientific and future-ready manner.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government is undertaking large-scale measures to reduce dust pollution through the plantation of local and environmentally suitable tree species.
(With agency inputs)
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