India, Aug. 25 -- Bhubaneswar: The Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) celebrated its 43rd foundation day today with the inauguration of a new park and playground at K9B in Kalinga Vihar area of the capital city.

The facilities were inaugurated by Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, who is also the Chairman of BDA.

Spread across 2.3 acres of land, the playground has been complemented by a 1.36-acre park, both developed at an estimated cost of Rs 5.5 crore. The facility is equipped with modern amenities such as an open gym, yoga pindi, walking track, toilets, changing rooms, sprinkler irrigation with an underground reservoir and a secure compound wall.

Playground new

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