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India Gazette
20-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
MP CM Mohan Yadav lays foundation stone for restoration of Lalbagh Palace in Indore
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], May 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone for the restoration and garden redevelopment of the iconic Lalbagh Palace in Indore on Tuesday. The project estimated over Rs 47 crore, aims to rejuvenate the historic palace and believed to be an important step towards conserving the heritage and establishing it as a major tourism site in the state. 'Today, I performed the ground breaking ceremony for the restoration and garden redevelopment works of Lalbagh Palace costing more than Rs 47 crore during my visit to Indore. Lalbagh Palace is a symbol of our rich heritage and cultural pride. Conservation of this heritage will prove to be a meaningful step towards connecting the coming generations with our history, promoting tourism and establishing the glorious history of Indore on the global stage,' CM Yadav stated in a post on X. The Chief Minister also paid tribute to Malharrao Holkar, founder of the Holkar dynasty by garlanding his statue at Lalbagh Palace, Indore on the occasion of his death anniversary. 'On the occasion of the death anniversary of the great warrior Malharrao Holkar, founder of the Holkar dynasty, I paid a humble tribute by garlanding his statue at Lalbagh Palace, Indore on Tuesday. Your entire life was a symbol of valour, courage and bravery. Your glorious story will always inspire coming generations to serve the motherland,' the CM wrote in another post on X. Additionally, Chief Minister Yadav also visited Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya (Indore Zoo) and released the male King Cobra in the snake park on the occasion. He further lauded the efforts and arrangements of the zoo management for the conservation of biodiversity. 'Today during my stay in Indore, I visited Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya and released the male King Cobra in the Snake Park. The efforts being made here for the conservation of biodiversity are commendable. Conservation of animals is a service to nature, it is an easy way to introduce them to the coming generations,' the CM said. (ANI)
Time of India
12-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Indore zoo to become first zero waste zoological park in India
Indore: Indore's Kamla Nehru Prani Sangrahalaya is set to manage all its waste, approximately 500 kg daily, within its premises to claim the title of India's first 'Zero Waste' Zoological to IMC commissioner Shivam Verma, pits will be constructed within the zoo campus to dispose of various types of waste generated, including food waste, horticulture waste, and dry waste. The Nadep pit technique will also be used to create compost from green waste, which will then be used for gardening within the zoo. Furthermore, dry waste will be segregated into seven different categories and sent for recycling."This pioneering initiative is being supported by Godrej Products Limited under their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme. Additionally, Feedback Foundation will provide hand-holding support at the zoo, which includes training and monitoring of sanitation workers for waste processing and treatment," the commissioner his delight over this ambitious project, he stated that it will bring another significant achievement to Indore in the field of cleanliness and set an example for other zoological parks. He directed officials to complete this work in a timely manner."This step will not only make the zoo cleaner and more sustainable but will also provide visitors with a firsthand opportunity to witness the waste processing procedure, thereby increasing awareness about cleanliness. Efforts will also be made to obtain ISO certification for the Zero Waste Zoo ," the in-charge Dr Uttam Yadav added that the zoo is home to around 1,350 inmates, including herbivorous and carnivorous animals, along with birds and reptiles. "Currently, around 500 kg of waste, including food leftovers, grass, and garbage, is generated in the zoo and will be processed inside the premises," he said.
