M Angamuthu, the CEO of Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), announced on Friday that open-air gyms will be installed in all the major parks of the city maintained by the GMDA.
Some of the parks identified for the project are Shraddhanjali Kanan, Nehru Park, and Shankardev Park.
Speaking on the initiative, Angamuthu said, "We are happy to announce a series of developmental measures for the city, including the open-air gyms. This is to encourage people to take up physical training activities and keep themselves fit. I hope that these gyms will be operational within the next three months."
The GMDA is also making plans to develop city locations like Judges Field, Sonaram Field, and the Gandhi Mandap.
He said that the department has decided to spread out the city beautification drive form Bhangagarh flyover to SSA Office via Medical College Road, Zoo Tiniali to Narengi, Six Mile to Srimanta Shankardev Kalakshetra and from APSC Office to Jayanagar.