New Delhi, June 9 -- Delhi government has launched a major initiative aimed at making the capital's roads safer, more durable, environmentally friendly and better suited to future requirements.

As part of this effort, a historic tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed on Monday between the Public Works Department (PWD), the Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), according to the Delhi Chief Minister's Office.

Under this initiative, a standard framework for paving and greening of urban roads will be implemented to promote the beautification, scientific redesign and green development of Delhi's urban roads.

On the occasion, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that the Delhi ...