Mayor of South Delhi, Savita Gupta, said playgrounds of SDMC schools will be open for children of surrounding areas after school hours. In this regard, the Mayor has directed the officials concerned. Mayor said in urban areas, there was a scarcity of open grounds for children to play. She said there should be overall development of the children, and physical activity such as playing outdoor games, help in physical and mental development. Through this decision, there will be maximum utilisation of the playground of corporation schools. The Mayor also directed the officials of departments concerned to maintain the playgrounds properly.