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The
almost static population in Neyveli is devoid of any recreation spots. So,
even Book fairs pull more crowds, often to kill time, than to buy books. One
gets surprised, seeing the crowds at the book fair. Though the
knowledge-based population of Neyveli is one reason for this crowd show,
canteens get more income than the publishers. With almost no major
recreation spots and just a handful of theatres in and around Neyveli, any
event, which provides a tint of recreation flavor, is expected to pull more
people.
If that is the case, why there are no major recreation spots in this area,
even though it can pull crowd?
Business
people in this field point out to the static population of Neyveli town and
adjoining areas. The inflow of immigrants is very less. The same set of
people might get jaded to see the same entertainment over a period of time
and hence the promoters can’t make money after a time phase. Unlike many
towns, this industrial town has fewer immigrants, says People from the
entertainment industry.
But
what happened to the recreation spots such as afforestation Boathouse and
tour to the mines and Thermal stations which were prevalent during the past.
Though the picnic around Mines and Thermal station is educative to the
outsiders, Neyveli people may not be much thrilled about it. But the
afforestation area, which is a good spot for recreation, has now been closed
for Public. “The Boathouse and these areas, established using the NLC
money has now become a property of NLC high officials and not available to
the ordinary employees”, says an employee in anguish. Making a trip to
Mines or Thermal station is not at all possible now.
For
many people making a Temple visit and shopping in Main Bazaar or Daily
Bazaar is the major outing. Neyveli witnessed major developments under the
chairmanship of Mr. Tandon & Mr.M.P.Narayanan. But the later
chairman’s never made an impact. People hardly know who is their chairman,
as it has become a musical chair. The parks in different blocks are hardly
maintained now. The well maintained parks of those days with lush green lawns
have now become shrubs and houses different varieties of Reptiles. Each
park, which had so many facilities for the elders and children, can be said
as stories of the past. (The Main Bazaar Park has been renovated now. But
many parks in different blocks needs the same treatment)
It
would be good if NLC develops some recreation spots. People won’t mind the
cost, if is cost effective
An article by A.Selvam - Editor - neyveliweb.com
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