New Haryana policy directs RWAs to maintain local parks

The Haryana government has rolled out the uniform policy on park maintenance which directs the resident welfare associations (RWAs) to officially maintain parks and green belts within their colonies, officials said.

- HT Correspondent

GURUGRAM:

The policy was framed in 2022 and has now rolled out with RWAs and NGOs expressing interest in managing the neglected spaces.

The directive, issued by the department of Urban Local Bodies (ULB), Haryana, allows registered RWAs, NGOs, and local associations to take over the upkeep of municipal parks not covered under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects.

The move is aimed at boosting community engagement, improving maintenance standards, and ensuring public parks remain accessible and clean.