Corp to Maintain Manaveeyam Veedhi, Parks With Pvt Participation

Lack of regular maintenance has left almost every park in the jurisdiction in a state of mess.

- SHAINU MOHAN @T'Puram

Lack of upkeep and timely maintenance have left many parks and recreational spaces in the district in a state of neglect for years. Visitors and children are often welcomed with overgrown grasses, dilapidated pathways and shabby amenities due to apathy on the part of the authorities. When the Smart City project was launched in 2017, several parks in the state capital underwent massive development. However, with the Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL) all set to wind up its operations by March end, ensuring the future upkeep and regular maintenance of these parks is becoming a major concern.