India, March 7 -- The Delhi government has prepared a plan to transform the underutilised Munak Canal stretch into a green public space and set up a Chhath ghat along the corridor, officials said on Friday. The project is estimated to cost around Rs.102.6 crore.

Officials said the Munak Canal stretch downstream of the Outer Ring Road has remained largely dry after the diversion of raw water to the Haiderpur water treatment plant, extending up to its outfall point into the Najafgarh drain near Inderlok Metro station.

Over the years, the canal has become heavily silted with deteriorated embankments, leading to mosquito breeding, foul odour and environmental concerns, affecting nearby residential areas, they added.

Despite the presence of...