In this time and age when cities are getting more populated and areas of vacant land are increasingly being occupied, the rationale approach suggests to utilise as much land available in the most optimal fashion.
Quite recently, the government too started out on this approach.
A 3.4 km long strip of land lying unutilized for tentatively two years on the beautiful location of Chirwa Ghat, Udaipur along NH-8 would be revamped into a valley of flowers. With a budget of Rs 160 lakh doled out by the ministry of forest and environment under the CAMPA Yojana, the state forest department has got things rolling for the project ‘Phoolon Ki Ghati’, as it has been aptly named. The project is estimated to be completed in six months.
Four flower valleys were proposed to be developed in Rajasthan with the CAMPA fund. Udaipur has taken the lead in its implementation.
“Under the proposed project, 80 hectares of area falling in the ghat section would be covered with flowering plants under the urban forestry scheme.
“It will be a complete project focusing on technical details like soil moisture conservation, percolation, check dams, etc., to maintain greenery throughout the year. The forest protection committee would be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the area and will generate revenue through adventure sports and other activities,” an officer said.
Post the development of the flower valley, Chirwa section would transform into a tourist destination with the Mewar Biodiversity Park and Purohiton ka Talaab situated in the vicinity,”
“We thought of utilizing the wasteland for aesthetic as well as environmental purpose. Under the programme, we would undertake massive plantation of 10,000 indigenous flowering plants in six months. It may take 2-3 years for the valley to bloom with colours,” an official said.
