Authorities at Dhanbad’s Birsa Munda Park have started to conduct laser shows in the ground from this week, more than a month after it reopened, in a bid to attract more crowds.

The 25-minute show, which is being held everyday from 6:30 pm, has been attracting a large number of people. The laser fountain was established in 2018 at a cost of Rs 3.75 crore and was the dream project of former Dhanbad mayor Chandrashekhar Agarwal.

“We have conducted the demo show of laser fountain on Sunday, after which it is going on everyday. There is no extra charge for witnessing this show,” Niwas Kumbhkar, manager of the Birsa Munda Park, told The Telegraph Online.

Kumbhkar said that previously, the show was held on two days of a week, on the weekends. He also informed that it depends on the availability of power supply.

“We are running one show at present during the evening after it gets dark. The theme is that of Bollywood,” the manager added.

However, other facilities in the park, like swings, slides, the toy train, and the vortex are still lying non functional for the lack of repair.

“We have already sent the estimate for the repair of other facilities but are yet to get clearance for it. We will begin the work as soon as the fund is provided,” said Kumbhkar.

As of now, the 24-acre park, established in 2009, is witnessing a footfall of around 500 persons per day generating enough funds for the payment of salaries of the 31 people working there.