Corporation launches mega plan to spruce up public spaces
The Madurai Corporation has launched a beautification project to improve public spaces, including traffic islands, road medians, and public toilets. The initiative involves private participation and aims to enhance city aesthetics and cleanliness within 45 days.
Why it matters
Urban renewal projects are critical for improving public health and civic pride in rapidly growing municipal areas.
In the next 30 - 45 days, key locations, intersections, public walls and open spaces in the city will present a clean and green look. The Madurai Corporation launched a mega plan last fortnight, and the works are getting under way at prime spots.
Speaking to The Hindu on Thursday, Commissioner Gaurav Kumar said the officials of the major wings of the Corporation, including Engineering, Town Planning, City Health and Education, had been roped in, and they had identified key locations.
The places identified included all major traffic islands or roundabouts such as those at Fatima College, Palanganatham junction, K.K. Nagar, on Dindigul Road and near Thiruparankundram temple junction. “We are beautifying them with private participation,” the Commissioner said.
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