New Delhi, Jan 12 (Inditop.com) The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Tuesday launched a scheme to encourage residents to maintain public parks in their areas.
As part of this public-private partnership, cheques totalling Rs.472,817 were distributed to 17 resident welfare associations (RWAs) and two NGOs for the maintenance of 132 public parks under the MCD’s purview.
Under the scheme – aimed at promoting greenery and the involvement of RWAs and NGOs in taking care of parks – the RWAs will be given Rs.6,000 per acre per month for employing maintenance staff and gardeners.
A MCD official said the government alone cannot provide effective civic services without residents’ participation.
“The MCD may organise a competition of RWAs and award one which displays outstanding performance,” the official said.
