Hebbalkar lays foundation stone for Samarthya Vana, a park for special children at Udupi
Lakshmi Hebbalkar, the Minister for Women and Child Development, laid the foundation stone for 'Samarthya Vana', a park designed for special and differently-abled children in Udupi. The park, which will cost approximately ₹4.9 crore, aims to provide a safe space for children with disabilities to play and socialize. It will feature various therapeutic and recreational facilities to support the development of differently-abled individuals.
- ▪The park is being constructed at the Bala Bhavana premises in Bramhagiri, Udupi.
- ▪It aims to address the lack of public spaces for children with severe disabilities in the district.
- ▪The park will include therapy swings, balance beams, musical instruments, and sensory pathways.
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Minister for Women and Child Development and Udupi district in-charge Lakshmi Hebbalkar on Saturday laid the foundation stone for ‘Samarthya Vana’, a park for special and differently-abled children at the Bala Bhavana premises in Bramhagiri, Udupi.The park aims to promote the development, enhancement, and entertainment of differently-abled children. The park is being constructed by the Women and Child Development Department, the Empowerment of the Disabled Department, and the Udupi Zilla Panchayat (ZP) at an estimated cost of ₹4.9 crore.Ms. Hebbalkar said the department has been establishing Samarthya Societies, non-profit, semi-government, and charitable institutions to build Samarthya Parks in every district, headed by the CEOs of respective ZPs.
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