India’s First National Park for Differently- Abled Opens up in Hyderabad

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It is quite a challenge for differently-abled people to roam around in public places specifically in our country because major sites doesn’t support the basic facilities required for a smooth transition by them. This has been an issue for a while with nothing much happening on this front. But a recent development announced by Telangana government does ignite a ray of hope and the initiative only sounds promising

The government has announced the opening of a disabled-friendly park in Hyderabad, which has been designed keeping in mind all the basic amenities required by them to enjoy effortlessly in public spaces.

Pic Credit: Telangana Government

Photo of Hyderabad, Telangana, India by Swati Jain

Pic Credit: Telangana Government

Photo of Hyderabad, Telangana, India by Swati Jain

The park is well equipped and provide facilities like an Amphi theatre, Sensory theatre, Therapy block etc. Not only this, facilities like a counselling centre and a vocational training centre for the differently-abled children has also been kept in mind

Photo of India’s First National Park for Differently- Abled Opens up in Hyderabad by Swati Jain

With its inauguration, Telangana Minister for IT and Industries, KT Rama Rao hopes that this becomes a model for other states and they start working towards their betterment.

Photo of India’s First National Park for Differently- Abled Opens up in Hyderabad by Swati Jain

"The park will benefit those differently-abled children, who want to move forward and thrive in life" Rao said. He also shared that an IT park on similar lines has been planned in the state and the work shall commence soon.

Photo of India’s First National Park for Differently- Abled Opens up in Hyderabad by Swati Jain
Photo of India’s First National Park for Differently- Abled Opens up in Hyderabad by Swati Jain

The park has been built over an area of 1.03 acres, at a cost of Ts 1.77 crore and has been designed to provide easy access to the blind, hearing-impaired and wheelchair-bound people as well as those having limited walking abilities

Photo of India’s First National Park for Differently- Abled Opens up in Hyderabad by Swati Jain

While Hyderabad is already a popular tourist destination, special initiatives like this will certainly help them in boosting the number of tourist footfalls in Telangana.

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