CIVIC SENSE MUST BE INCULCATED IN CHILDREN: HOME
MINISTER
MILLENNIUM PARK INAUGURATED
Home Minister Shri L. K. Advani underlined
the need for inculcating civic sense in children so that the green
areas and city landscape could be maintained properly, free from
litter. Inaugurating the Millennium Park here today, Shri Advani
said that merely developing new parks and green areas would not
help in bringing down the pollution level in a city unless accompanied
by proper maintenance and civic sense.
Observing that Delhi is one of the most polluted
cities in the world, Shri Advani stressed the need for reducing
pollution in the national capital by creating more green spaces.
He also agreed to the suggestion of renaming the Millennium Park
as Indraprastha Park.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Urban
Development and Poverty Alleviation, Shri Ananth Kumar said that
greening of national capital and reviving the history of Delhi
would be taken up on a priority basis. Underlining the need for
preserving, protecting and strengthening our architectural and
cultural legacy, the Minister pointed out that memories of our
national and historical figures should be kept alive to inspire
future generations. He further stated that a new park would be
inaugurated every month for the next 18 months in Delhi.
Addressing the gathering, Minister for Culture
and Tourism Shri Jagmohan said that creation and development of
new parks and green spaces on river banks and fronts would help
in weaving our culture with the present and it would also create
center of recreation for residents staying close to the green
areas.
In his welcome address, Lt. Governor of Delhi
Shri Vijay Kapoor said that the Millennium Park, developed by
the Delhi Development Authority over an area of 84 acres, has
been divided into 5 zones – Smriti Van, Fragrant Garden, Bougainvillea
Garden, Topiary Garden and Foliage Garden. He said that the park,
costing about Rs. 16 crores, has been developed over a sanitary
landfill. He further added that land has been allotted for construction
of a new cricket stadium and a new football stadium in Delhi.
Those who were present on the occasion include
Minister of State for Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation
Shri Bandaru Dattatraya, Member of Parliament Shri L.B. Tiwari
and Member of Parliament Smt. Anita Arya.
