Yamuna Vatika: Delhi gets its own dream green space with play areas, walking trails and flowers | See Pics
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Image Source : LG Delhi/ XThe Yamuna Vatika, situated opposite the Rajghat Power plant, is another step by the DDA to enhance the ecological and aesthetic beauty of the Yamuna floodplains.
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Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena inaugurated 494 acres of Yamuna Vatika and Aarambh library in Old Rajinder Nagar in central part of Delhi.
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The green spaces are enriched with native tree species and riverine grasses that support the floodplain ecology. The aim is to create a serene environment where the residents and visitors can immerse themselves in nature and engage in passive leisure activities.
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A dedicated ‘Ecological Zone’ has been established along the riverbank, stretching up to 300 meters inside the Yamuna Vatika.
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Covering an area of 200 hectares, it focuses on restoring the floodplains of Yamuna to their most possible natural state while offering the citizens an opportunity to connect with nature.
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The Yamuna Vatika will create ecologically rich breathing spaces for the nearby densely populated areas of Old Delhi.
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A section of around six acres has been earmarked for floral plantations, complemented by seating shelters and kachha pathways that wind through the blooms, offering visitors a serene and immersive experience in nature.