The is constructing parks and gardens with facilities for senior citizens in each development block under MGNREGA through the Rural Development Department.
Under the Panchavati scheme, the parks are being developed on at least one bigha of land. These parks are being constructed under the joint efforts of MGNREGA, the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) and the 14th Finance Commission. Each park is being constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 8. 75 lakh, but the construction cost can be increased depending on the geographical location of the area.
Apart from this, jogging treks, special places for Yoga, meditation classes, toilet facilities and solar lights are also being provided in each park. The Services of the technical wing of the Rural Development Department are being taken for construction in these parks in the rural areas. These parks are being maintained through gram panchayats.