When we think of a garbage dumping ground, scenic beauty is definitely not the first thing that comes to mind. But that’s exactly what the Delhi government plans to change. According to the Irrigation and Flood Control Department’s (I&FC) proposal, a 50-acre dumping site is set to be transformed into a scenic garden in the Capital. Here’s all you need to know about the plan.
From Garbage Dumping Ground To Scenic Garden
According to Hindustan Times, Delhi is planning to convert a 50-acre garbage dumping site, along the Najafgarh drain, into Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial garden. This upcoming scenic garden will have walkways, an amphitheater, a basketball court and even a badminton court.
As per Delhi I&FC Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh, the upcoming garden will reflect the former Prime Minister’s vision of development that places the environment, culture, and people at its core. The department plans to plant 6,000 trees, including amaltash, neem, sirus, gulmohar, mango, at the upcoming garden, HT reported. The aim is to make a green and inclusive community space for the locals.
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More About The Upcoming Atal Memorial Garden
At the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Garden, a 12-foot-high statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is planned as a key attraction. The statue will be surrounded by fountains and extensive greenery. Besides that, there will also be a Chhat ghat there. According to the preliminary report, the project is estimated to cost around ₹9 crore and will be completed by August this year.
According to The Indian Express, the garden is part of the Delhi government’s efforts to rejuvenate the Yamuna River. It will be developed in Nawada village, an area that has long been used for dumping construction, demolition, and municipal waste. The waste and blocked drains in the area have led to mosquito breeding and foul smells. The Irrigation and Flood Control Department will deploy 66 different machines to desilt major drains at the site as part of the cleanup effort.
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What are your thoughts on this upcoming garden in the city? Let us know in the comments.
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Where will Atal Memorial Garden be constructed in Delhi?
The garden will be developed at the garbage dumping site in Nawada village, along the Najafgarh drain.
What will be the key attractions at the Atal Memorial Garden in Delhi?
The garden will have a 12-foot-high statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, 6000+ trees, Chhat ghat, water bodies, walkways, an amphitheater, a basketball court and a badminton court.
What trees will be planted at the Atal Memorial Garden in Delhi?
The garden will have more than 6,000 trees, including amaltash, neem, sirus, gulmohar, mango.