Summary:
More the lines of carnival or a fest, the 325-meter-long stretch between J P Roundabout and Children’s Park adjacent to DM’s residence near Gandhi Maidan has been identified for organising the ‘Happy Street’ event that will bring out the positive vibes and showcase the initiatives taken by Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL).
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More the lines of carnival or a fest, the 325-meter-long stretch between J P Roundabout and Children’s Park adjacent to DM’s residence near Gandhi Maidan has been identified for organising the ‘Happy Street’ event that will bring out the positive vibes and showcase the initiatives taken by Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL).
PSCL officials said the initiative is aimed at encouraging people to use non-motorized transport and come out onto the streets every Sunday to socialize through a wide array of activities.
The earmarked stretch of the road will be barricaded and vehicles will not be allowed on it for a few hours on Sunday evening.
People will be free to walk, run, play, do yoga and dance on the street.
“The bidding process has been initiated for roping in agency for organising the ‘Happy Street’.
The initiative aims at increasing the happiness quotient of people by making them use the streets.
The plan is to create a carnival-like atmosphere with proper sitting arrangements and ferry lighting of the street.
It is likely to start maximum in six months,” PSCL public relations officer Harshita said.
Deliberating on the activities to be held in the event, she said residents could engage in activities like playing various games, shopping, dancing and gorging on delicious street food from various makeshift food stalls.
She said other projects such as theme based illumination of buildings around Gandhi Maidan is also underway.