Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has planned to construct 50 mini-parks in the city to increase the green cover of the cityscape and provide space suitable space for physical exercise of local communities.
According to the reports, under the flagship programme of Govt. of Odisha namely Mukhyamantri Karma Tatapara Abhiyan Yojana (MUKTA Yojana) the parks will be dedicated to the citizens. This community-driven initiative will involve identified mission Shakti groups following the guidelines. The groups along with community members are involved in planning and implementation activities.
As per the provision, a work order has been issued in the name of the respective engineers. Mission Shakti Groups of the concerned areas will do the supportive supervision. For their involvement, they will get 7.5 per cent of the budget cost. Park areas are limited to half an acre and less than that. The budget limit varies as per the size of the parks. About 35 to 60 lakh will be spent on each park. Facilities may vary from park to park as per plan.
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