Lalbagh awaits funds for renovation

Lalbagh awaits funds for renovation
Vijay Times

THE Lalbagh botanical gardens may soon experience a facelift. The horticulture department has submitted a proposal for the same with an estimation of Rs 9.95 crore to the horticulture minister as well as the Public W orks Department (PWD) for consideration.

"If the PWD agrees to fund us, we can take up a few projects that we have in mind in the next few months for further development of Lalbagh," Vasant Kumar , director of Horticulture, told BVT .

Meanwhile, two years ago, the horticulture department had received a sum of around Rs 14 crore from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA), which was utilised in improving the garden, he added.

"This year , with financial support from the PWD , we are planning to construct an Orchid House and an insectivorous plant house in Lalbagh. Besides, the walls of the compound need to be strengthened and the five gates will have a renovation," sai V asant Kumar .

In addition, the aquarium house and the lawn also need to be renovated. The department is also thinking of introducing a weather observatory system soon. Also, if things go as per our planning, Lalbagh may see an aquatic garden in the near future, he said.

Developments proposed with BDA’s assistance

lGlass house renovation
lDesilting of lake
lIntroduction of sprinkler system for watering
lLighting in the Glass House and garden
lBand Stand renovation
lInstallation of drinking water points
lDevelopment of parking area

Other developments

lDevelopment of an Orchid House and an Anthurium House
lConstruction of an insectivorous plant house
lSetting up of weather observatory system
lRenovation of aquarium house
lStrengthening of compound wall and gates