India gets its first sensory park for differently-abled persons of all age groups in the Sahidnagara area of Bhubaneswar.
The park was inaugurated by the Minister of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ashok Chandra Panda in the presence of Mayor Sulochana Das and other high officials.
The park is the first of its kind under the Smart City Project & covers an area of about 1368 sq m.
This initiative is a big step for people with disability, it will benefit them and especially those with hearing and vision impairment.
“The one-of-its-kind initiative will offer physically challenged persons a recreational facility in the Saheed Nagar neighborhood. 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 allow everyone to grow physically, socially, and emotionally“
Municipal Commissioner & BSCL CEO Sanjay Kumar Singh
The pay equipment of the modern park includes wheelchair swings, two-seater swings, multi-line swings, single-seater spring rider, musical poles and trees, sound play, drum track, musical panel, sound play table, shoulder builder, three-seater merry-go-round (MGR), multi-seater MGR, wheelchair MGR, slides, monkey bar climber, ball pool, adventure climber, etc.
The sensory park is made with an investment of around Rs 1 crore over an area of .37 acres (16,117 square feet), the park has insulated pathways, playing equipment for children, an open-air gym, and other child-friendly facilities that comply with the universal access guideline.
