Nagaland: The story of how a garbage dump turns into a recreational park
KOHIMA: The area which was once a garbage site filled with filth and junk that reeks, has turn into a recreational park. It was once a trash site thrown by colony residents and it was obvious that people never wanted to passed through the area.
AG ward executive said that, "It used to be a garbage disposal area filled with trash thrown by the colony residents and people did not want to cross the area because of its stench."
However, in present day the garbage dump has been transformed into a recreational site known as Sakhrie park aesthetically decorated with flowers, succulents and cactuses, vintage park benches, and play areas for kids, inaugurated by Nagaland State MP, Neiphiu Rio.
Rio, during the inauguration expressed his gratitude towards the Sakhrie family for such a wonderful initiative of creating a park in one of the most dirtiest area of the state which is a huge contribution to society.
Rio also opined that the Sakhrie family has continued its legacy of serving the government and contribute to society, the park is a vision given by God, for the goodwill of society and that in no time the park will be a well known landmark for the town of Kohima.
He further stated that it is, "A pleasant surprise, a pleasant sight and place of blessing. A great city needs a park and needs to create space for community activities. Because we have very few spaces in Kohima, there is no area for recreational activities. This park is a good example and hope other colonies will follow suit."
It is no secret that tourist in the state has a negative impression towards the surroundings in Kohima because of its dirtiness despite the fashionable people in and around the state. For this reason, Rio lamented that it's the saddest part, asserting that the Nagas are still a long way to catch up with the developing world. He urged the people of the state to maintain cleanliness through small initiatives such as sanitation and quality living.
Addressing in the inauguration, Viketol Sakhrie, former Commissioner & Secretary for Rural Development, Nagaland and proprietor of Sakhrie Park mentioned that the name of the park has been dedicated to their family members who passed away and also to remind them of their loved ones.
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Leaving aside the beauty of the site in present day, the park also has a cafeteria called Café Footprints, candy cart for children, Teyozwü Hall where services are available for small weddings, birthdays, gatherings, seminars, workshops. The Park further has facilities for Kid's play area, barbeque, Wheba (bonfire), air hockey, table tennis, soccer table, workout station, lockers, first aid, car parking lot and bicycle parking station.
Adding that there is a, "Very less concept of parks in Kohima. This park has been made for the young and old, families and friends for recreational activities, meditation and to have a quiet time."
The park is open every day of the week. From Monday to Saturday, it opens from 6:00am to 6:00pm and on Sunday it opens from 12noon till 5:00pm.
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(Sources: Agencies)
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