Delhi Inaugurates New Vaishnavi Park

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena inaugurated the 'Vaishnavi' park in Ashok Vihar II, a 10-acre eco-tourism hub developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) at a cost of Rs 5.5 crore. The park, completed in just 20 months, features native and medicinal plants, walkways, water bodies, and an educational space called 'Navgrah Vatika', which highlights the connection between plants and the nine planets in Indian culture. Saxena emphasized the importance of local residents in maintaining the park, noting the area's transformation from a dump to a green space. Meanwhile, in Vadakkenchery, Kerala, the State Tourism Department is set to upgrade Shivarama Park with a ₹99.5-lakh project aimed at enhancing its tourism and cultural potential, addressing infrastructure inadequacies across 19 areas. Renovations will include improved lighting, surveillance, and maintenance systems, with costs shared between the District Tourism Promotion Council and the local grama panchayat. Both initiatives reflect a growing commitment to enhancing urban green spaces and promoting local tourism.