Parks, green belts cry for attention, authorities yet to act
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Panchkula: Several parks and green belts across Panchkula are in a state of neglect, with residents raising alarms over poor maintenance and growing health risks, especially during the monsoon season.
Despite repeated concerns, civic authorities have yet to take action.
One of the most neglected areas is the green belt in Industrial Phase II, opposite Sector 15, which is overrun with wild grass, broken benches, and heaps of dumped horticulture waste. "Apart from cleanliness, this situation invites the danger of vector-borne diseases due to the breeding of mosquitoes and other insects. Authorities need to wake up and do the needful.
Small parks have sector committees, but not big green belts.
They should also have it," said SK Nayar, President, Citizens Welfare Association.
In Sector 19, the condition of Maharana Pratap Public Park is equally alarming. "The grass and trees are overgrown and untrimmed, making it unsafe for children and senior citizens. Dogs often defecate in the park, and with the rainy season, mosquitoes, snakes, and insects become common.
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It's a major hygiene concern," said Priyanka Yadav, a Sector 19 resident. She added the park has become practically unusable and urged the authorities to clean and restore it urgently.
Similarly, a green belt behind Gopal Sweets in Sector 20 has turned into a dump yard with stagnant water and garbage piling up at multiple points, raising the risk of infections and waterborne diseases. Residents of Sector 25 have also reported that two parks in the area are in bad shape, with damaged infrastructure and thick wild growth.
They claim that repeated complaints have fallen on deaf ears.
"Across Panchkula, especially after the monsoon rains, the parks are facing more damage and urgently require trimming, cleaning, and restoration," said another concerned resident. Residents of some other sectors have raised concern about parks and even wild grass growth on footpaths.
While the city once prided itself on its well-maintained green spaces, the current state of affairs has left locals disappointed and frustrated. With rising health risks and diminishing public spaces, citizens are now demanding swift and sustained action from the municipal authorities. MSID:: 123063801 413 |
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