Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rededicates remodelled Nehru Park

GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rededicated the remodelled Nehru Park to the people at a function held on the premises of the park on Wednesday evening. The Nehru Park is the oldest park in Guwahati and has been renovated with the addition of a water body, a kids play area, etc. on an area of 24120.0 sq ft with a project cost of 1168.46 lakh.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said, "Our government sincerely wants to provide green and free space to the city dwellers to enable them to relax in the green ambience. Therefore, our government has taken a series of steps to increase the green coverage of the city".

The rededication of the remodelled Nehru Park at Panbazar with increased amenities is one such step to add quality to the living conditions of the city dwellers. He said that the park, with the addition of a water body and a refurbished kids play area, is expected to give relaxation and amusement to adults as well as kids.

The Chief Minister also said that his government is working to create more avenues to make the city more beautiful. He also asked GMDA to create barrier-free access between Judges Field and Nehru Park. He also said that a utility company will be designed between the government of Assam and GMC with 49 per cent and 51 per cent shares to take care of the street lights in Guwahati. He also announced that in the next month, 20 thousand water connections will be given to the residents of Guwahati, as he requested more response from the city dwellers for the water connection from the government. He also said that in the coming months, his government will take more decisive actions for the overall development of Assam, stated a press release.

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