Parks across Odisha to now remain open till 9 PM

Bhubaneswar: Good news for park-goers. Now all parks in the state will remain open from 6 AM to 9 PM everyday. A notification in this regard has been issued by the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department.

Keeping in mind the busy schedule of people and to help them relieve from stress, the Government has directed all corporations, municipalities and private park authorities to equip the parks with modern facilities.

“In order to make it more convenient for people residing in urban areas, the authorities have been asked to change the timings and put up large boards near park entrances to inform public about the opening and closing time, and other facilities available at the place,” said an official.

“To keep people physically and mentally healthy, park authorities have been asked to set up open gym, play area for children and proper sitting arrangements inside the park. Besides, separate space will be created for Yoga, meditation and walk inside the park,” he added.