Guwahati: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday inaugurated the city’s first ‘living wall’ beneath Bhagadatta Flyover-I in Dispur. The project is the first such initiative to develop green spaces at 20 locations under flyovers across Guwahati.The project is being implemented by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) under the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change’s National Clean Air Programme. It aims to enhance urban greenery and improve the city’s visual appeal at a cost of Rs 34.82 crore.Addressing the inaugural event, Sarma said the initiative would create green spaces under flyovers and encourage people to protect the environment. He described it as a welcome addition to the city during the festive season.The chief minister said special irrigation arrangements had been made to ensure regular watering of the plants, promote healthy growth and keep the living walls sustainable over the long term.
