Rs 3,250 crore package to decongest Delhi

NEW DELHI: In a major move to decongest the city, urban development minister Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday announced a Rs 3,250 crore package for the capital, to be used for construction of flyovers, underpasses and rail overbridges to free up arterial roads. From the fund, the Delhi government will get Rs 1,500 crore, DDA Rs 1,665 crore and the North Corporation Rs 85 crore. "Delhi is facing lots of issues in traffic flow and it is important to initiate projects aimed at decongestion of roads. It will not only save time for commuters but also save them from harassment," said Naidu, inaugurating the Swachh Delhi Abhiyan which will be carried out from November 22-30. While DDA has been given the money for projects in Dwarka, Narela, Mundka and Holambi, the Delhi government has been asked to prioritize projects in consultation with Delhi Police, municipal bodies and PWD.   TOI