India, May 28 -- The Unified Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure (Planning and Engineering) Centre (UTTIPEC), under the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), has approved a walkability plan for the Purana Qila-Pragati Maidan-Delhi Zoo stretch, officials said.

The Public Works Department (PWD) will execute the project aimed at improving pedestrian infrastructure and promoting non-motorised transport (NMT) in the city.

The proposal seeks to create continuous shaded pathways connecting landmarks, including Purana Qila, Pragati Maidan and National Zoological Park. Officials said the project is part of a broader effort to improve walkability and encourage cycling and pedestrian movement across the capital.

The plan also includes safer pe...