Mohali, July 17 -- In a major policy shift, the Mohali municipal corporation (MC) has proposed to hand over the maintenance of major parks in the city to private companies under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) model.

This is to reduce the financial burden on the civic body while improving the quality and transparency of park maintenance. However, the decision may lead to several residents' welfare associations (RWAs) losing control over park management. The agenda will come up in the July 18 House meeting for approval.

Under the proposal, companies will maintain parks free of cost under CSR obligations. Their responsibilities will go beyond cleanliness and greening, and include the upkeep of park infrastructure and the establi...