Question : SWARAN JAYANTI PARK IN ROHINI



(a) whether the Government is aware of the poor upkeep and maintenance of Swaran Jayanti Park commonly known as Japanese Park in Rohini, Delhi;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;

(c) the details of funds allocated for the maintenance of said park alongwith funds actually utilised for its maintenance during each of the last three years; and

(d) the measures taken by the Government for the proper upkeep and maintenance of said park?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)

(a)to (d): Delhi Development Authority(DDA) has informed that Swaran Jayanti Park commonly known as Japanese Park in Rohini, Delhi is being maintained properly by cleaning regularly. Paths, lights on paths, high mast lights including fountains in the park are also maintained properly.The Budget provision and the expenditure on account of maintenance and staff salaries for the civil, electrical & horticulture works during the last three years, as intimated by DDA, are as under:-

Year	Budget Provision	Expenditure	(in lacs.)	(in lacs.)
2007-08 282.76 256.99
2008-09 282.17 249.85
2009-10 371.95 275.90