Nehru Park (Assamese pronunciation: [nɛɦɹu uˈdjan]) is an urban park situated in the Pan Bazaar area of Guwahati, India.
| Nehru Park | |
|---|---|
  Location in Guwahati  Location in Assam | |
| Type | Public park |
| Location | Pan Bazaar in Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Coordinates | 26°11′19″N 91°44′50″E / 26.188612°N 91.747295°E |
| Area | 24,120 square metres (259,600 sq ft)[1] |
| Created | 10 May 2023 |
| Operated by | GMDA |
| Open | Friday to Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Status | Open |
History
editIn 1995, the Government of Assam acquired land from Christ Church, Guwahati for the development of a public park, later named Nehru Park after former Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru.[2] The park was inaugurated by then-Chief Minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi on 12 June 2004.[3]
The park featured a lush lawn, a playground for children, a jogging track, an amphitheatre, a rock garden, a simulator ride, and a few man-made ponds. It also featured forty-five different concrete sculptures depicting various dance forms of Assam, including Bihu, Ojapali and Jhumair.[3] ATV rides inside the park compound were later introduced.
In 2020, an amount of ₹11.684 crore (US$1.4 million) was sanctioned by the Government of Assam for a revamp of the park, with the project undertaken by Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority.[1] Originally scheduled to be re-inaugurated in March 2023, the date was postponed to May 2023 over several delays. The park was finally inaugurated by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on 10 May 2023,[4] but remained closed to the public for some more time due to non-completion of the construction.[5]
The remodelled park features a new sculpture of former Chief Minister of Assam, Gopinath Bordoloi, and a prominent Ashoka Stambha surrounded by an artificial pond. A new entrance has been added towards Mahatma Gandhi Road to the north.
On 12 July 2023, GMDA announced that a toy train would be introduced in the children's area, and a rain shelter would be constructed in the park. The projects are set to be completed within six months.[6]
Features
editThe park boasts the following features:[1][5]
- Horticulture garden
- Cafeteria and multi-utility building
- Walking zone
- Water fountain
- Children's playground
- Storm water drain
- Toilet block
- Showroom for indigenous cultural artefacts
References
edit- ^ a b c "Remodeling of Nehru Park Including Construction of Restaurants & Multiutility Building at Panbazar, Guwahati". GMDA. Archived from the original on 12 July 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ Barasha Das (6 January 2021). "The Oldest Church of NE India: Christ Church". G Plus.
- ^ a b Nehal Jain (4 May 2019). "Nehru Park: Swinging towards restoration". G Plus. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ "Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma rededicates remodelled Nehru Park". The Sentinel. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 12 July 2023.
- ^ a b Tina Choudhury (12 May 2023). "Remodelled Nehru Park Inaugurated But Gates Still Closed To Public". G Plus.
- ^ Tina Choudhury (12 July 2023). "Nehru Park To Get Toy Train And Rain Shelter". G Plus.