Bhubaneswar will get sensory park for differently-abled

By Express News Service

BHUBANESWAR: After an extended wait of almost 5 years, the State Capital lastly acquired its first sensory park for youngsters and adults with particular want. Minister of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (SSEPD), Ashok Chandra Panda inaugurated the park at Saheed Nagar right here in presence of Mayor Sulochana Das and different dignitaries on Tuesday. 

The sensory park established as a element of Smart City Project has elements meant to maintain differently-abled individuals of all ages protected whereas they spend time on this park.Developed by Bhubaneswar Smart City Limited (BSCL) at an funding of round Rs 1 crore over an space of .37 acres (16,117 sq. ft), the park has insulated pathways, taking part in gear for youngsters, open-air health club, and different child-friendly services that adjust to the common entry guideline. 

The pay gear of the trendy park consists of wheelchair swings, two-seater swings, multi-line swings, single-seater spring rider, musical poles and timber, sound play, drum observe, musical panel, sound play desk, shoulder builder, three-seater merry-go-round (MGR), multi-seater MGR, wheelchair MGR, slides, monkey bar climber, ball pool and journey climber amongst others. 

“The one-of-its-kind initiative will offer physically challenged persons a recreational facility in the Saheed Nagar neighbourhood. Parks are vital components of every community and play an important role in all stages of life. Inclusive parks cater to the needs of everyone and allows everyone to grow physically, socially, and emotionally,” stated Municipal Commissioner and BSCL CEO Sanjay Kumar Singh. 

BSCL General Manager Kamaljit Das stated the park will open early within the morning and can shut late at night time. Notably, the BSCL had introduced building of the park in 2017, which subsequently acquired delayed owing to the acquisition of land. 

The Covid-19 pandemic additionally delayed set up of play gear. Though the park was readied final yr, however its inauguration acquired pushed because of the Covid third wave and civic physique polls, stated an official of the BSCL.