Ghaziabad's Swarn Jayanti Park Struggles for Partners; Rent Slashed to 6 Lakh

• Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation faces challenges in privatizing Swarn Jayanti Park, issuing a third tender after two failures.
• The monthly rent for the park has been reduced from 10 lakh to 6 lakh rupees to attract private agencies.
• Agencies are hesitant despite the park's popularity, citing concerns over the internal location of 40 shops and potential local opposition to making them road-facing.
• The corporation aims for improved cleanliness, enhanced security, new entertainment facilities, and a stable income through private management.
• Park Officer Dr. Anuj hopes the reduced rate will finally attract private companies to manage the popular park.

Why It Matters: Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation reduces Swarn Jayanti Park's rent to 6 lakh to attract private partners.