Sir,

This is with reference to an opinion ‘Why not give Outer Ring Road a living identity?’ shared by Lakan Ashvij in SOM dated June 28. The idea of planting ‘flower plants’ in the stretches of the Outer Ring Road is a brilliant one.

This will definitely give the citizens in the neighbourhood a sense of belongingness and pride when they are delegated the responsibility to take care of it.

Also, our city will earn a mileage and an extra feather in its cap. Good initiative if the authorities consider this and do the needful in this rainy season itself, which will be another Dasara attraction.

—Chitkala Arun

Gokulam

30.6.2026