Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (August 16) planted saplings of ‘Rudraksh’ to mark the inauguration of the works of developing a Botanical Garden at Old Jail Land premise at Fancy Bazar area in Guwahati.
Keeping in line with the 75th Independence Day of the Nation, 75 saplings were planted on Monday which was adequately participated by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal, MP Queen Oja, MLA Siddhartha Bhattacharya and a host of others.
To mark the inauguration of work of the proposed Botanical garden, planted Rudraksh saplings in the premises of Old Jail in Fancy Bazar. The garden, along with other projects, will be constructed at Rs 35.81 cr. Min @TheAshokSinghal, MP @oja_queen & MLA @SBhttachrya joined me. pic.twitter.com/4etYFMWEMi
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) August 16, 2021
It may be mentioned that the Botanical garden along with other facilities will be built with a project cost of Rs 38.51 crore spreading an area of 56 bighas, two kathas and five lechas of land and has been aimed for creating an island of greenery.
“The proposed Botanical Garden has been designed in such a way to provide much needed open space for people to breathe fresh air in the heart of the city. Unique botanical plants will make this place an extremely fascinating spot for the visitors. Different species of plants with significant botanical importance will be source of study and research for knowledge enthusiasts, conservationists and environmentalists,” an official release stated.
The project by the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) aims to develop a Botanical Garden with recreational activities for morning and evening walkers where people can relax amidst the vibrant and colourful trees, meandering walk ways, lotus ponds along with proposed public amenities like food vendors, parking space etc.
CM Sarma also took stock of the project through a presentation.
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