Women-only 'pink parks' envisioned for all civic wards in Delhi, says Deputy Mayor Iqbal
The Hindu
Work has begun on identifying locations for establishing women-only ‘pink parks’ in all Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards, Delhi Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal said.
Work has begun on identifying locations for establishing women-only 'pink parks' in all Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) wards, Delhi Deputy Mayor Aaley Mohammad Iqbal said on May 12.
The idea is to give a "more comfortable space" to women in the city, besides providing several amenities, he said.
"Recently, in a meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, I cited the example of a 'pink park' in my ward (Chandni Mahal) in old Delhi and suggested that such parks can be set up in all wards.
"My idea found resonance with the chief minister and later, in a meeting of the civic body's Horticulture department, I proposed that each ward should have at least one such park," Mr. Iqbal said.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has 250 wards in its jurisdiction.
AAP Councillor Iqbal said a 'pink park' was set up on Mata Sundari Road as a pilot project and children aged up to 10 can accompany women visiting the parks. The same model will be replicated in other wards.
These 'pink parks' will have toilets, CCTV cameras, gym facilities and graffiti on the walls to offer the women a comfortable horticultural space.