Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator VP Singh Badnore on Sunday dedicated state-of-the-art newly built community center at Sector 38 in Chandigarh.
The city Mayor Asha Jaswal, MCC commissioner Jitender Yadav, area councilor Arun Sood among other officers were also present on the occasion.
In his inaugural address, the Governor suggested to evolve an integrated mechanism to make a one stop solution at this center which has availability of caterer, florist, electric decorator and sound system and other arrangements required while in any family function.
Appreciating the contribution of area councillor, the Governor said that the community centre is really a big surprise to him as he has observed minute works which has been done by the engineering wing of MCC. He said, it will be a model community center in Chandigarh and will motivate other cities in the country to follow its architecture and amenities imbibed in it.
Badnore also endorsed community participation referred by the area councillor as an only approach to push development agenda of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to upkeep and maintain infrastructure in the smart city, Chandigarh, which is an oasis to city resident, where citizen participation brings vibrancy to her vigor and valor.
On the occasion, Asha Jaswal, Mayor shared that one thing which has made this community center inimitable and different from other community centers is its stamped concrete flooring and disabled friendly entry, exit and public conveniences. She urged all the ward residents to give a promise to the Municipal Corporation to maintain the community center through community participation so that it last for long.
Earlier, Arun Sood, area councillor welcomed the chief guest, other dignitaries and the residents of Chandigarh at the inaugural ceremony and said that he has taken keen interest in conceptualizing the design of this community centre.
He highlighted the key features of the newly built Community Center at Sector 38.
Sood said that there is no doubt, it is a state of art building equipped with a blend of modern amenities required for a perfect banquette hall. It is built on 1 acre plot of land with 16000 sq. ft. covered surface area with an expenditure of Rs 4.75 crore, having an air-conditioned, sound proof hall with sitting capacity of 400-450 persons including modular kitchen, pantry, bridal make-up room, family room and open air kitchen, added he.
I have taken into consideration the opinions of area welfare associations, community people in planning library, reading room for children and senior citizen, gymnasium-cum-fitness center, parking and open air terrace for evening get-togethers, which are built on pattern of any star hotels in the city. The community center will also have a provision of E-sampark centre, which will link the local residents of the ward to various other services offered by Chandigarh Administration, said Sood.
He also appreciated the role of all the four resident welfare associations for their proactive participation in development of ward not only for this project but also for maintenance of all the green belt and supporting Swachh Bharat Mission too.