Minister calls for meeting on BMC’s new open spaces policy
Under the new policy, BMC aims to give out its public open spaces to private parties on a caretaker basis to maintain.
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Suburban Mumbai's guardian minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha. (Source: Facebook) A week after Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) issued its draft for the new open spaces policy, guardian minister, Mangal Prabhat Lodha on Friday has called a meeting with citizens and civic officials to discuss the policy.
Under the new policy, BMC aims to give out its public open spaces to private parties on a caretaker basis to maintain.
The policy stated that the grounds that are currently in good condition and whose maintenance cost would be around Rs 500 per square metre, would be given out for adoption for a maximum 11-months period, while the grounds that are partially developed and require maintenance with cost going up to Rs 2,000 per square metre would be allowed for three year long adoption, while the open spaces that are in a precarious condition would be given out for adoption up to five years.
“Through this meeting, we aim to facilitate an open discussion about the Open Space Adoption Policy, where citizens can voice their opinions and collectively make decisions in the public interest. Our government is here to serve the people, working alongside them, and we are committed to addressing all their concerns and considering their feedback,” said Lodha on Wednesday.
The civic body at present has sought suggestions and objections from citizens and the deadline for suggestions is on October 10.
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