Rajkot: Ishwariya ParkMILF one of the favorites Picnic Spots of RajkotSoon to be developed as an urban ecological forest which will act as the ‘lungs of the city’. In addition to refurbishment of existing facilitiesThe district administration is planning to add many new green attractions to this park spread over 77 acres. Rajkot-Jamnagar Highway.
The Forest Department and Rural Development Agency have also joined hands for the redevelopment of the park which will have several facilities like recreation area, water sports, kids zone, golf course and other activities.
Keeping in view the preservation of the biodiversity of the area by planting native trees and native shrubs and flowers, a plan is being made. Simultaneously an artificial pond will also be developed in which boating and other water sports activities are planned. According to officials, the plan also includes the creation of a dense forest where people can enjoy the nature trails.
Rajkot District Collector Arun Mahesh Babu said the cost of the project has been estimated at Rs 6 crore. “We are creating this biological park on a public-private-partnership model in collaboration with the forest department and other agencies. Several activities and attraction points are planned for the visitors. Apart from this, there will be a place where artists can showcase their work,” said Babu.
The renovated Ishwariya Park will also ease the burden on the racecourse, currently a favorite hangout for citizens that gets overcrowded on Sundays and public holidays.
The Forest Department and Rural Development Agency have also joined hands for the redevelopment of the park which will have several facilities like recreation area, water sports, kids zone, golf course and other activities.
Keeping in view the preservation of the biodiversity of the area by planting native trees and native shrubs and flowers, a plan is being made. Simultaneously an artificial pond will also be developed in which boating and other water sports activities are planned. According to officials, the plan also includes the creation of a dense forest where people can enjoy the nature trails.
Rajkot District Collector Arun Mahesh Babu said the cost of the project has been estimated at Rs 6 crore. “We are creating this biological park on a public-private-partnership model in collaboration with the forest department and other agencies. Several activities and attraction points are planned for the visitors. Apart from this, there will be a place where artists can showcase their work,” said Babu.
The renovated Ishwariya Park will also ease the burden on the racecourse, currently a favorite hangout for citizens that gets overcrowded on Sundays and public holidays.
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