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Five prominent gardens in Mumbai, including Shivaji Park and Kamala Nehru Park, have reportedly failed a recent disability access audit conducted by a non-profit organisation. The audit, which assessed features like ramps, accessible toilets, and tactile paths, found significant shortcomings, highlighting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) failure to make public spaces inclusive for persons with disabilities. Despite past directives and ongoing efforts for accessibility, many gardens remain challenging for wheelchair users. The BMC has acknowledged the findings and committed to implementing necessary upgrades, aiming to ensure all public gardens meet universal accessibility standards.
Five major gardens in Mumbai, including the well-known Shivaji Park and Kamala Nehru Park, have reportedly failed a recent audit focused on disability access. The audit, conducted by a non-profit organization, found several issues in making these public spaces usable for persons with disabilities. Advertisement
The audit looked at various features, such as the availability of proper ramps, accessible toilets, and tactile paths for visually impaired visitors. It found significant problems, showing that the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has not yet made these public areas fully inclusive. Despite past orders and ongoing efforts to improve accessibility across the city, many gardens remain difficult for wheelchair users and others with mobility challenges.
The other gardens that reportedly failed the audit include Veer Savarkar Garden in Borivali, Pramod Mahajan Garden in Dadar, and Powai Garden. These green spaces are popular among city residents but are currently not fully accessible to everyone.
The BMC has acknowledged the audit's findings. Civic officials have committed to making the necessary upgrades to these gardens. The goal is to ensure all public gardens in Mumbai meet universal accessibility standards, allowing everyone to enjoy these spaces. This initiative comes as part of a wider effort to make Mumbai a more inclusive city, where public infrastructure serves all citizens.
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