Will rope in corporates for upkeep of parks in Mohali under CSR: mayor
In a move to enhance the upkeep of major parks in Mohali, Mayor Amarjit Singh Jeeti Sidhu has announced plans to collaborate with corporate houses under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.
Speaking with the Indian Express, the mayor said, 'Key parks like Nature Park, Silvi Park, City Park in Sector 68, Kargil Park, Rose Garden, and Bougainvillea Park will soon be maintained by corporate groups. Mohali is home to several major corporates that can effectively utilise CSR funds for this purpose.'
The mayor said, 'Coordination with these companies will be established soon, allowing them to adopt parks and invest in their upkeep. In return, the Municipal Corporation may grant them the right to display advertisements at these parks, a practice already implemented at various roundabouts across the city.'
Taking inspiration from Western models, Sidhu said, 'Small cafeterias can also be set up at parks for morning and evening visitors. These can serve as informal meeting spaces.'
He emphasised, 'Corporates are already mandated to spend CSR funds, and channelling those towards city beautification will not only fulfil that requirement but also significantly uplift Mohali's public spaces.'
'If these funds are spent wisely and positively, it will transform the city's appearance,' he added.
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