India, April 8 -- New Delhi

The irrigation and flood control department of the Delhi government is planning to construct a watchtower in the Central Ridge, near Vandematram Marg, officials said on Friday. It is also planning to lay stormwater pipelines as part of a comprehensive project, they said.

Officials said that the watchtower is expected to enhance vigilance in the forested stretch, which has been prone to encroachments and other environmental concerns in the past.

A senior official from the I&FC department said, "The work primarily involves construction of watchtowers and development of stormwater drainage systems to improve surveillance and manage water flow in the Central Ridge."

The project is estimated to cost Rs.2.05 cror...