DK Shivakumar announces plans for three new public parks in Bengaluru
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced plans to develop three large public gardens in Bengaluru, modelled after the city's historic Lalbagh park. The announcement was made on Thursday during the inauguration of the 220th Lalbagh Flower Show, which celebrates the Ganga dynasty. The proposed parks are intended to be established on defence and forest land, with the state government seeking necessary approvals from the central government.
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What Happened
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced plans to develop three new public parks in Bengaluru during the inauguration of the 220th Lalbagh Flower Show on Thursday. The flower show, which is themed around the Ganga dynasty, features floral installations and historical recreations at the Lalbagh Glass House. Shivakumar stated that the government intends to build these parks on forest land and defence land within the city.
The proposal to use defence land requires approval from the central government, and the Chief Minister plans to meet with the Defence Minister to discuss the matter. The announcement follows ongoing public discussion regarding the environmental impact of a separate proposed tunnel project in north Bengaluru that could affect nearly 900 trees.
Key Facts
- DK Shivakumar announced plans for three new parks in Bengaluru.Source not recorded
- The new parks are intended to be modelled after Lalbagh.Source not recorded
- The proposed sites include forest land and defence land.Source not recorded
- The state government is seeking central government approval for the use of defence land.Source not recorded
- The 220th Lalbagh Flower Show was inaugurated on Thursday.Source not recorded
- The flower show theme is the Ganga dynasty.Source not recorded
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6 Aug
- ETThe Economic TimesKarnataka plans 3 Lalbagh-style parks in Bengaluru
7 Aug
- HTHindustan TimesDKS unveils plans for 3 Lalbagh-like parks in Bengaluru
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