The State Government will soon take up construction of ‘Bapu Ki Kutiya’ at various gardens/open spaces at various locations of the city under Smart City Mission.
Notably, Chief Minister Raman Singh on January 27 this year had stated that ‘Bapu Ki Kutiya’ is a great step in providing a congenial atmosphere to senior citizens.
He revealed that under the Chief Minister Health Insurance Project Rs80,000 assistance for medical treatment will be provided to the senior citizens soon.
The Chief Minister was speaking after dedicating the first ‘Bapu Ki Kutiya’ on the Raipur Collectorate premises.
Hundreds of cottages will be built in the capital parks. NGOs and social service organizations will operate the ‘Bapu Ki Kutiya’. Singh also dedicated 100 open air gyms. He also dedicated Naveen Thana Bhawan New Rajendra Nagar.
Urban Administration Minister Amar Agrawal, Social Welfare Minister Ramsheela Sahu, Agriculture Minister Brijmohan Agrawal, MlA Sreechand Sundrani, Corporator Shalini Sunil Bandra, large number of senior citizens were also present.
It may be recalled ‘Bapu Ki Kutiya’ project is meant to provide congenial and healthy atmosphere to senior citizens. The Kutiya is well furnished with table, chairs, cooler, T.V. and radio. Chess boards, carrom boards are provided for the entertainment of older citizens. Newspapers and books are also provided.