The Hindu 08.10.2013
Mayor vows to make Berhampur child-friendly city
During observation of the World Habitat Day on Monday, the newly-elected Mayor of the city K. Madhavi promised to make Berhampur a child-friendly city.
A philanthropic youth organisation of the city had organised a function to observe the day. Citizen representatives from different parts of the city including women and children had gathered to interact with the Mayor regarding the problems and issues related to their habitat in the city. A large number of persons from slums of the city also attended .
Addressing the gathering, the first woman Mayor of the city accepted that Berhampur, which was one of the oldest cities in the State, was facing problems of unplanned growth and slums. According to her, the children should not get deprived of their basic needs.
Citizen representatives interact with the Mayor regarding the problems and issues related to their habitat.
