PANJIM, Sept. 5 -- Promoted as a serene corridor celebrating wellness and culture, the recently developed Yog Setu promenade in Panjim, Goa, is facing public criticism over flawed architectural design. Citizens and visitors have expressed concern after statues along the pathway were found holding stagnant rainwater, transforming the public art installations into potential breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

The Yog Path, constructed under the Imagine Panjim Smart City Development initiative, features several sculptures depicting various yoga postures (asanas). However, a sculpture like the one portraying an inverted pose features a concave surface with no drainage outlets. Following recent rains, these hollow areas have collected pools of s...