Sing the 'Song of Joy' with Gera's Child Centric Homes

Remember your childhood, when cycling to the nearest candy shop and playing cricket outdoors were exciting and never a security issue. Well, times have changed now.

Children these days are hooked to their iPads and gaming consoles. The play areas are already full with the neighborhood grannies and park walkers. Activities that we enjoyed doing have become a chore for the kids. Parents these days are concerned about the physical and emotional growth of children, and also the safety and security of the neighbourhood.

With an aim to address these challenges and concerns of parents and to bring back the fun in childhood, Gera has launched its Child Centric Homes. The homes are built with the idea to nurture a child's potential and offer optimum growth opportunities. It includes a gamut of fun and learning activities, hosted by some renowned celebrities.

Gera 'Song of Joy' is located in Kharadi, Pune, and aims at giving children the opportunity to grow within their home premises. So, what is Gera Song of Joy all about? Read along to find out.

The Location: The Song of Joy project is located in Kharadi, Pune, which is seven kilometers from the Hadaspar railway station. The area is also well connected via the Pune Nagar road and has its own bus stop, known as the Kharadi bus stop. The project is also in close proximity to various reputed schools, like the Vasundhra International School, Rising Star International School, and Nirlmala Convent. Healthcare is also within reach with the Balaji Hospital, Jadhav hospital and other known hospitals lying within three to five kilometers.

The Specification: Gera Song of Joy consists of 240 units across four towers, which include Sky Villas, Garden Villas and Trinity Towers. The inventory includes 2 & 3 BHK apartments of 1230 and 1660 sq. ft with one and two car parking provisions respectively. Imported marble has been used to embellish the living room, dining room and the passages, while wooden flooring has been provided in the bed rooms. Luxurious and renowned brands will be used to adorn the project. Hafele hinges for the door fittings, Hasgrohe CP fittings and Kohler will be used sanitary fittings. Faber chimney and hob will be installed in the kitchen for a modern look. Video door phones and security door sensors will be installed to enhance security of the township.

The Development: Imagine a world where your children get to learn from the best industry icons, be it dance, singing, cricket, chess or lawn tennis. Icons like Anil Kumle, Mahesh Bhupati, Vishwanatahan Anand, Shankar Mahadevan and Shaimak Daawar have been roped in to provide hands on expert training to the kids. Academies affiliated with these celebrities will run within the facility, without any hassle of pick and drop. The academies included are:

• Anil Kumble's Tenvic Cricket Academy
• Viswanathan Anand Chess Academy
• Shiamak Davar Dance Academy
• Shankar Mahadevan Music Academy
• Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academies

The Fun Aspect: With a focus on development of children the project has included fun activities in sync with its name, 'Song of Joy'. Basketball courts, swimming pools, BMX and skateboard parks are included to make outdoor playing attractive for kids. Dramatics , Art & Craft workshops will also be organised for the all-round development of children.

The Conveniences: Conveniences like crèche, daycare and gurukul are also included in view with the nuclear families of today, where both the parents are working and they need dedicated care for their children. A 'Resident Granny' concept has also been introduced, wherein the senior citizens are present to take care of children once they are home. This not only ensures good care for your kids but also gives the senior citizens an opportunity to earn.

With a focus on an all-round development of children Gera has included various learning opportunities to make it truly a 'Song of Joy'. From a gamut of play options to the training and care of children, it includes almost every aspect important for a child's growth. Do you think child centric homes can provide the much needed atmosphere of growth for children?