Mayor honours winners of various competitions of placemaking event at Indra Colony Manimajra
Dedicates toilet block to public in the park constructed within 75 hours
Chandigarh, September 30:- The three day placemaking implementathon event to commemorate Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav at New Park, Indra Colony, Sector 13, Manimajra, Chandigarh today concluded with the honouring ceremony of the winners of various categories in different competitions held during the three day programme.
Sh. Ravi Kant Sharma, Mayor, Chandigarh today gave away prizes and certificates to the winners at the main stage in the presence of Sh. Sanjay Tandon, Smt. Farmila, Deputy Mayor and Sh. Vinod Aggarwal, Guest of Honours.
While addressing the gathering the Mayor said that the park has been revamped within 75 hours with newly painted gazibos, grills and pathways. The park has been dedicated to the citizens with newly installed open gym, gymnastic/exercising equipments and various types of swings for children. He said that with these interventions, we foresee inspiration for transformation of other such underdeveloped spaces in Chandigarh and make them sustainable.
He said that during the three day programme the MCC has organized various citizen engagement programmes including Yoga, painting, Kabaddi matches, Magic show, Puppet show, Antakshri, Tug of war and various games besides cultural programmes for the local residents. He said that the people of Indra colony enjoyed a lot during these three days. He said that the transformation of spaces in the new park including herbal garden corner, wherein various types of herbal plants have been being planted which can be used by the local residents.
He further said that it will inspire people to reimaging and reinvent public spaces as the heart of every community, strengthening the connection between people and the places they share. The park has been divided into various zones, like the Art Zone, Fitness Zone, Elder Zone and Kids Zone, he added. He appreciated whole team of MCC under the leadership of dynamic MC Commissioner Ms. Anindita Mitra, IAS to make this event successful.
