Marina to have barrier-free approach
The Hindu
Activists permitted to build temporary pathway for Christmas, New Year and Pongal
The Greater Chennai Corporation has permitted disability rights activists and non-governmental organisations to develop a temporary pathway for persons with disabilities on the Marina beach during Christmas, New Year and Pongal season.
Work on the development of an approach along a 720-feet stretch near Queen Mary’s College started on Friday. The pathway will be eight-foot wide. More locations are likely to get such facilities.
Senthil Kumar, an art director who is developing the structure on the Marina, said many children with disabilities will get an opportunity to beach next week. The event “Monday @ Marina” will be organised near the Namma Chennai selfie point from December 27 to January 2 for persons with disabilities. The civic body is planning to permit more disability rights activists to launch such projects ahead of Pongal.