Pankaj JainNew Delhi, Jan. 12 -- NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Monday said that the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is adopting a Smart Irrigation System to promote water conservation and improve green infrastructure across the NDMC area.
Under the initiative, modern, automated and mechanised irrigation systems will be implemented in parks, gardens and green belts to ensure that water is used strictly as per actual requirement and at identified locations.
Chahal said the system will help reduce water wastage and waterlogging, improve plant health, optimise manpower deployment and significantly cut operational costs.
He informed that in the first phase, smart irrigation systems are proposed along 11 major roads covering a ...