Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on the occasion of Ram Navami on Sunday, laid the foundation stone for the construction of Atal Chowk and Atal Park at Mata Mansa Devi Complex, Sector-1, in Panchkula. He said that about Rs 16 crore will be spent on the construction of Atal Chowk and Park.
The Atal Chowk is being built on the road from Mata Mansa Devi Complex to Sukhna Lake. This chowk will have a total diameter of 40 feet. Fountains and lights will be installed to beautify the chowk. Apart from this, a lotus flower of Dholpur stone will be installed in the middle of the chowk. An amount of about Rs 46.50 lakh will be spent on this work.
Similarly, the Atal Park will be built on 2.25 acres of land, the foundation stone of which was also laid by the Chief Minister. The Atal Park will be developed as a beautiful tourist destination. A total amount of Rs 15 crore will be spent on this and this park will be ready in about nine months. A big metal statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee will be installed in the middle of the park.
Apart from this, 13 different types of gardens will also be built in the park, which include wildlife garden, fragrance garden, Ayurvedic garden, cultural garden, art garden, science garden, etc, the Chief Minister added.