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Yamuna Vatika: Delhi gets its own dream green space with play areas, walking trails and flowers

Yamuna Vatika photos: The project includes dedicated space for children’s play, featuring eco-friendly play equipment as well as open-air seating along the existing slopes.

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Edited By: Abhirupa Kundu
Updated: January 05, 2025 23:09 IST
The 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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The 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.
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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Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena inaugurated 494 acres of Yamuna Vatika and Aarambh library in Old Rajinder Nagar in central part of Delhi.
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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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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A dedicated ‘Ecological Zone’ has been established along the riverbank, stretching up to 300 meters inside the Yamuna Vatika.
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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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.
The Yamuna Vatika will create ecologically rich breathing spaces for the nearby densely populated areas of Old Delhi.
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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.
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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.
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