Odisha Minister Directs Park Statue Preservation

The minister in charge of building and city development in Odisha, India, has told his team to take better care of statues in public parks.

He said these statues are important and should be treated with respect.

The minister also wants a plan to make all parks in the state cleaner and more beautiful.

He was not happy with how some parks, like Indira Gandhi Park, are being taken care of.

He warned that if people don't do their jobs properly, they could be punished.

The minister believes good parks are important for people's health and happiness.

He wants all parks to be safe, nice to look at, and easy for everyone to use.