Sensory park at MGMGH turns 'insensitive' to visitors

THE sensory integration and therapeutic park for children and kids with disabilities at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital, inaugurated in 2022, now lies largely idle due to irregular timings, poor upkeep and lack of planned activities, say visitors.

- PEARSON LENEKAR SR @Tiruchy

The facility, set up opposite the Periyar E V R Maniammai building to support children undergoing treatment at the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC), was intended to aid sensory development with specialised features, including infinity walking tracks and soundboards. While all the equipment are in good condition, most of them remain locked.