The two parks that are planned on the streets parallel to the river will have paintings and other features based on Sangam literature, which has about nine songs that mention Madurai.
While inspecting the works done by Madurai Corporation under Vaigai River Front Development Program under Smart City Mission near Palam Station Road, Madurai MP Su. Venkatesan said that two parks with the theme ‘Sangam Sahitya’ will be built on the banks of Vaigai.
The two parks that are planned on the streets parallel to the river will have paintings and other features based on Sangam literature, which has about nine songs referring to Madurai. Other beautification works around the Kalpalam bridge and some identified places near it will also have the theme ‘Sangam literature’.
Addressing the media, he said, “The idea is to include paintings based on the Sangam literature on the banks of the river, wherever possible. In addition, we aim to provide a better place for walking and cycling on the roads along the river. are also considering the option of
A quality open gymnasium will also be built at a place near Palam station road.
He said that efforts are being made to review the work done in the Smart City Mission in Madurai, as he will attend the Smart City Advisory Forum meeting to be held on September 17.
Corporation commissioner KP Karthikeyan was also present, who said that they were also analyzing the option of making Kal Palam more pedestrian friendly.
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