LDA starts 1st phase of Gomti biodiversity park
Divisional Commissioner Roshan Jacob inaugurated the project on Friday by planting saplings at the site.
Other officials also took part in the plantation drive.
LDA vice-president Prathamesh Kumar said 75 acres of green belt land, previously leased to the Sahara group, was reclaimed. In the first phase, 25 acres will be developed at a cost of ₹14 crore, with guidance from experts behind Delhi's Yamuna Bio-Diversity Park.
Located between Dayal Paradise Intersection and Janeshwar Mishra Park Gate No. 5, the park will feature a boundary wall, parking area, entry gate, office, walking tracks, children's play area and a watchtower.
Endangered plant species from the Gomti river basin will be preserved. To encourage the arrival of native and migratory birds, a variety of grasses, shrubs, and trees will be planted. The park will also house a fruit orchard, a medicinal plant section, and a butterfly garden.
A Natural Interpretation Centre (NIC) is also planned, where field biologists will educate students about local biodiversity. The aim is to make the park a hub for eco-tourism and learning.
District magistrate Vishak G and LDA decretary Vivek Srivastava were present.
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