Mysuru: The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) has introduced a new initiative, “Namma Mysuru, Namma Koduge” (My Mysuru, My Contribution), allowing citizens and organizations to adopt and maintain parks in the city. There are 529 parks under MCC’s jurisdiction, with 234 requiring proper maintenance. Historical parks such as Cheluvamba Park, Kuppanna Park, and People’s Park, developed by the Maharajas of Mysuru, and Subbarayanakere, known as Freedom Fighters’ Park, are among these.
Under this scheme, citizens, institutions, and companies can adopt parks to contribute to the city’s well-being. This initiative aims to involve public stakeholders, industrialists, and resident welfare organizations to enhance the city’s greenery through corporate social responsibility.
Adopters must compost park waste, convert it into manure, and use it for the park’s plants. They cannot conduct private events without MCC permission, rename the park, or rent the space to vendors. All park maintenance activities must keep the park intact and free from damage. The MCC will enter an 11-month agreement with adopters, extendable based on the park’s upkeep.
MCC Commissioner Asad-ur-Rehman Shariff emphasized the scheme’s goal of involving individuals and industrialists in improving park maintenance and greenery. He stated that adopters must not construct permanent structures and must seek MCC approval for any development plans. Former mayor Shivakumar highlighted the importance of encouraging local organizations to adopt parks, noting that such initiatives save money for both the MCC and residents.