Rural Tamil Nadu will soon get 500 Amma Parks and an equal number of Amma Gyms, according to Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. Hereafter, people in Tamil Nadu who get up to a morning cup of Amma Tea could walk over to Amma Parks boasting of State-of-the-art exercise equipment. “The parks are being set up with the intention of strengthening the mental and physical health of people of all age group in the rural aeras, “announced J Jayalalithaa in the Assembly on Monday.
The Chief Minister said an amount of Rs 100 crore has been earmarked for the 500 Amma Parks which are coming up in rural Tamil Nadu. “The parks will have entertainment facilities and pathways for those who want to jog or walk during the morning and evening hours. Children, youth, women and senior citizens could make use of these facilities,” said Jayalalithaa while intervening in a discussion in the Assembly. She also disclosed that the Amma Parks would feature cement benches, lawns, gardens and toilets.
In order to prepare youngsters in the villages to take part in international sporting events, the Tamil Nadu Government would also construct 500 Gyms for the use of youth in the villages, said Jayalalithaa. “Each Amma Gym would cost Rs 10 lakh and instructions have been given to ensure that the parks and gyms become operational in this year itself,” said Jayalalithaa.
Brand Amma has become the most visible and popular identity in Tamil Nadu offering series of welfare schemes for the entire people in the State. Amma Hotels launched by Jayalalithaa in her 2011 to 2016 tenure has been replicated by the neighbouring State of Amdhra Praesh under the name of Anna Hotels. There is Amma Mineral Water being sold at Rs 10 per one litre bottle, Amma Fruits and Vegetable Shops selling garden fresh fruits and vegetables, Amma Cement, Amma Pharmacy and Amma Cinemas offering new release at Rs 25 per ticket in cool and cosy ambience.