India, Oct. 21 -- The Delhi government has initiated the process of developing a Sabarmati riverfront-like project along the Yamuna, with water minister Parvesh Verma saying on Tuesday that the government is working towards signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Sabarmati Riverfront Development Corporation Limited (SRFDCL).

The proposed project will cover Delhi's 52-km stretch of the river in two phases, from Palla to Wazirabad and then from Wazirabad to Kalindi Kunj, with plans for parks, cycle tracks, open spaces and sports facilities along the river. A consultant is also being hired to take the project forward, Verma said.

"SRFDCL will guide us in overcoming the hurdles encountered during the execution of the Sabarmati ...