In a bid to elevate the standard of living for its residents, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has unveiled a new initiative aimed at enhancing the amenities in city parks. The innovative solution comes in the form of the ‘PCMC DAKSH’ mobile application, designed to streamline park management and ensure the efficient provision of services by the municipal administration.
Under the leadership of Additional Commissioner Pradeep Jambhale Patil, city parks underwent a thorough inspection to kickstart this transformative endeavor.
Key Points:
- Purpose of the Initiative:
- The primary objective of the ‘PCMC DAKSH’ app is to elevate the quality of amenities available in Pimpri Chinchwad city’s parks.
- By leveraging technology, the Parks Department aims to offer residents an enhanced park experience, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life.
- Functionality of the App:
- The application meticulously tracks every task pertaining to park management, assigning daily responsibilities to the staff.
- Contractors are held accountable through daily fines for any lapses in completing their assigned tasks, ensuring accountability and timely completion of park maintenance activities.
- Park Inspection Details:
- Notable parks falling under the jurisdiction of the D Regional Office include Shaheed Ashok Kamthe Udyan, Prabhakar Sathe Udyan (Pimple Nilakh), and Dnyanjyoti Savitribai Phule Udyan (Wakad).
- The inspection, conducted with the assistance of the Architecture and Parks Department staff, identified areas requiring attention and repairs.
- Directives for Park Improvements:
- Additional Commissioner Jambhale Patil issued directives for various enhancements during the inspection.
- These directives include provisions for ample parking space, plantation of bamboo and aromatic plants near the open gym area, and the planting of diverse trees along walkways and boundary walls.
- Emphasis was placed on maintaining cleanliness, planting uniform species of trees, and conducting repairs and maintenance activities with minimal disruption to park visitors.
- Ensuring Accountability:
- Pradeep Jambhale Patil emphasized the importance of closely monitoring park construction activities through the ‘PCMC Daksh’ application.
- Contractors and personnel are reminded of their responsibilities, ensuring that the allocated tasks are diligently carried out to enhance the park-going experience for residents.
The introduction of the ‘PCMC DAKSH’ app heralds a new era in park management, underscoring PCMC’s commitment to providing world-class amenities to its residents while fostering accountability and transparency in municipal operations.
