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Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday inaugurated India’s first oxygen bird park in his parliamentary constituency Nagpur in Maharashtra.
As hundreds of trees are being felled in the name of development in Uttarakhand and other parts of India, the centre has come out with an idea of setting oxygen bird park.
Oxygen Bird Park is an eco-initiative developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) near Jamtha, along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44. Covering a total area of 8.23 hectares, including 2.5 hectares dedicated to social forestry, the park is designed to serve both as a natural bird habitat and as a recreational space for locals and tourists.
The project, which integrates environmental sustainability and recreational facilities, was formally approved in March 2023 with a development cost of ₹14.31 crores.
A key aspect of the park is its focus on sustainability, showcased through its “Oxygen Park” feature. Fast-growing, oxygen-producing trees are planted to help reduce air pollution and promote a healthier environment, with the Social Forestry Division of Nagpur playing a crucial role in developing and maintaining these green spaces.
The bird park will feature several distinct areas aimed at conservation and ecological enhancement, an official statement said.