LDA's park in Basant Kunj to uphold Ayurveda gifts
Lucknow: Lucknow Development Authority will develop city's first Ayurveda Park over 6.5 acres land at a cost of Rs 10 crore in Basant Kunj Yojana. It will feature medicinal plants like aloe vera, Tulsi, Ashwagandha, Giloy, and turmeric, along with statues of ancient Indian Ayurvedic practitioners, kids' play area, amphitheatre, open gym and a water body.
On Saturday, LDA vice chairman Prathamesh Kumar directed officials to accelerate construction work.
The facilities at the park will include entrance plaza, canteen, gazebos, amphitheatre, parking and a 1,000-meter walking path. Statues of Charak, Sushrut, Vagabhatt and other revered Ayurvedic gurus, practitioners and experts will be installed.
A vedic library will inform visitors about history and principles of Ayurveda.
Kumar said, "The aim is to create a space that promotes public health and awareness about Ayurveda and to give residents sustainable, clean and green environment."
Meanwhile, LDA will take possession of 68,000 square meters of vacant land in Barawan Khurd village for a new project. A commercial site in Sector-P was also reviewed and efforts are being made to resolve road access issues in coordination with the municipal corporation.
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In Sector-D of Basant Kunj, encroachments on nazul land are being removed to develop a nursery and a mango orchard with around 60 native and hybrid mango varieties.
Residents near Joggers Park in Basant Kunj requested a yoga hut. Instructions have been given for its construction and for operationalising the park canteen. Work on a nearby pumping station is being expedited to finish before the monsoon.
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