India, Feb. 25 -- Turning concrete into canvas, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has drawn up a plan to integrate large-scale public art into its transport infrastructure, beginning with artwork on 200 metro pillars across the national Capital in the first phase.

DMRC has also invited non-governmental organisations and art-based institutions to take part in the initiative, allowing the artworks to serve not just as visual enhancements but also as platforms to spread awareness on social, civic and environmental issues, an official said.

The move is expected to provide a platform for creative expression while aligning with broader civic and environmental messages, he added.

The initiative, aimed at enhancing the commuter experienc...