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Special kids chirp at Chili-Pili Park

December 30, 2011

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Mangalore, December 30: The idea of a special park for special kids in the city was materialized with the inauguration of 'Chili-Pili' adjacent to Gandhinagar Park at Manna Gudda here on Friday.

In a novel ceremony, special children representing Chethana, Sanidhya and Roman Catherin special schools inaugurated the Chili-Pili Park by taking the stage and sharing their feelings.

Speaking on the occasion, Hundi Prabha Kamat, a member of Gandhi Nagar Park Trust, said such a park was necessary in this city, as there were many instances of discrimination faced by special children in parks.

She also thanked MCC for its cooperation in establishing a special park.

Conceptualised a year ago, the special park inspired by special parks as in Bangalore was designed keeping needs of special children in mind, Park's architect Venkatesh Pai said.

Spread over 35 cent area at the northern end of three-acre Gandhinagar Park, the Chili-Pili Park, ensures hassle-free entry for even children confined to wheelchairs.

There is also a 'sand table' to help the children in wheelchair to play with sand. Safety has been accorded the highest priority, he reveals while explaining how swings had been designed to prevent the fall of children.

A sensory walk with patches of grass, smooth granite has been designed to help the differently-abled children to realize the experience of walking on different surfaces. The Park built at a total cost of Rs 20 lakh will be open between 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on all days except Mondays.

Zilla Panchayath CEO Dr K N Vijayaprakash, Deputy Mayor Geetha Nayak, office bearers of GPT and children from Chethana, Sanidhya and Roman Catherin Special schools were present on the occasion.

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