Kanpur will get a gift of Rs 25 crore! Botanical Garden will be a new picnic spot on the banks of Ganga, facilities will be world class.

Kanpur: There is a big good news for the people of Kanpur. To enhance the greenery and beauty of the city, the government has approved a huge budget of Rs 25 crore for refurbishing the Botanical Garden located at Ganga Barrage. Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) is now preparing a detailed action plan for this mega project, once it is passed, the development work will be started through the tender process. At present, a pathway has been prepared here for people to walk and from January 1, it has been opened free of cost to the general public.

A magnificent garden will be decorated in 49 acres on the banks of Ganga.
There are preparations to develop this Botanical Garden, spread over a vast area of ​​49 acres near the Ganga Barrage, as a world class tourist destination. KDA Vice President Madan Singh Garbyal said that in-principle approval has been received from the government and now a detailed action plan has been sought. Under this scheme, the garden will not only be made beautiful, but it will also be made a center of knowledge.

Joined hands with Lucknow’s NBRI, rare plants will be planted
To make this garden special, KDA has joined hands with the prestigious NBRI (National Botanical Research Institute) of Lucknow. NBRI experts will select rare and medicinal plant species according to the soil and environment here. Its objective is to develop greenery in the garden in a scientific manner, so that it can become a center of attraction for researchers and students.

These will be the new facilities: Picnic spot, modern swing and canteen.
According to Chief Engineer RRP Singh, this budget of Rs 25 crore will completely change the picture of the garden. The following facilities will be developed here:

• Picnic Spot: A special picnic zone will be prepared to spend time with the family.
• Modern swing and seating arrangement: Modern swings will be installed for the entertainment of children and comfortable benches for tourists.
• Water Body and Canteen: A magnificent water body and a modern canteen will be built around the park.
• Smart Lighting: Attractive and modern lights will be installed to enhance the beauty of the park at night.
• Nursery: A special nursery will also be developed, where people can get information about different plant species and can also buy saplings.

After completion of this project, Botanical Garden will become the biggest and most beautiful tourist destination of Kanpur, which will be a great gift for the people of the city.