Recent research, including a 2024 American Journal of Arts, Social and Humanities study, shows public art can attract tourism, boost local economies, and increase the perception of public safety.

Many say the barriers are ugly, and they still raise concerns about access for emergency vehicles and the impact on parking and loading zones.

Dibrugarh: In a creative protest against terrorism, members of the All Assam Students' Union (Aasu), Panitola branch, on ...