Prayagraj: The Prayagraj Municipal Corporation (PMC) has decided to develop Nawal Rai pond in the Kydganj area into a modern picnic spot to enhance urban tourism and provide a green recreational space for citizens.A budget of Rs 3.92 crore was sanctioned for the project, and the tender process has been completed. Spread across over 1.5 hectares, the recreational space would include a playing area for children with swings and other play equipment and an open-air gym for visitors.
A large-scale plantation drive will be carried out across the park premises and a dedicated selfie point will welcome the visitors at the main entrance of the pond. Security guards will be deployed to monitor the area and ensure the safety of visitors.The entire work is expected to be completed within 1 year, said the officials, adding that once completed, the site is likely to become a major attraction for residents and tourists in the coming days.Under the plan, the pond will undergo comprehensive restoration. The invasive water hyacinth currently present in the water body will be removed, after which renovation work will begin. Special arrangements will be made to prevent the inflow of polluted water into the pond, ensuring cleaner and healthier surroundings. Benches and seating areas will also be installed to provide resting space.Municipal commissioner Sai Teja said, “I am confident that the revamped Nawal Rai pond site will soon emerge as one of the city’s select picnic destinations, offering a blend of recreation, greenery, and environmental conservation for the people of Prayagraj.”
