Marina beach pathway for the disabled inaugurated; six motor tricycles commissioned for transit

It has been developed with funding from Singara Chennai 2.0 at an estimated cost of ₹1.14 crore

An exclusive permanent pathway for persons with disability was inaugurated at the Marina on Sunday. The facility, established by the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), was thrown open by Municipal Administration and Water Supply Minister K.N.Nehru, Health Minister Ma.Subramanian, and HR and CE Minister P.K.Sekar Babu in the presence of Member of Parliament Dayanidhi Maran and Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni MLA Udhayanidhi Stalin.

Post its inauguration, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, in a social media post, referred to the words “Dream come true!” by a woman who visited the Marina and said, “Yes, the dreams of many have come true! As promised, we have laid a permanent pathway for the differently abled. As your sibling, I’m as happy as you.”

GCC Commissioner Gagandeep Singh Bedi has directed officials to increase the frequency of conservancy operations to keep the area clean. Mechanical cleaning operations have been launched along the 263 metre stretch of the wooden pathway to prevent garbage from accumulating near the stretch. A large number of people gathered on the stretch of Marina beach near the pathway on Sunday after the facility was launched.

Ministers, Chennai Mayor R.Priya, Deputy Mayor Magesh Kumar, Members of Parliament and MLAs walked the stretch of the pathway followed by the persons with disability.

The pathway has been developed with funding from Singara Chennai 2.0 at an estimated cost of ₹1.14 crore.

Following the directions of the Chief Minister, Mr. Nehru had announced in 2022-2023 the development of the pathway. The 3-metre-wide pathway leads to a 22-metre-wide deck for disabled people to view the sea.

Mr.Udhayanidhi Stalin launched six vehicles for the disabled acquired at a cost of ₹4.12 lakh under the MPLADS funds of Chennai Central MP Dayanidhi Maran.