Noida: After the models of the ghats of Varanasi, Taj Mahal and Sarnath’s Dhamek Stupa, replicas of seven more monuments will be established in the city. All these replicas will be made out of recycled waste. The Noida Authority is also preparing the design of a waste-to-wonder park in Sector 114, officials said.
The three structures — the ghats of Varanasi, Taj Mahal and Dhamek Stupa — have been established off the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway near Mahamaya flyover to greet the commuters visiting the city. TOI has learnt that work is on to design models of Bada Imambara in Lucknow, Jhansi Fort, Krishna Janmabhoomi in Vrindavan and Buddha temple of Kushinagar. “Replicas of several other important monuments situated in various parts of Uttar Pradesh will be made. The horticulture department is also working on setting up a dedicated park in Sector 114, which will be themed on the waste-to-wonder concept,” said Authority CEO Ritu Maheshwari.
The Authority put recycled waste material to creative use for the first time in October 2019 by placing a 20-feet tall charkha near the Mahamaya flyover. While plastic waste is used as the primary bottle, wood and metal are also being put to use. The design and size of the replicas have been finalised by private consultants engaged by the Authority to prepare the monuments.
“We are also thinking of asking students and residents to prepare creative items through recycled waste. The best items could be placed at the Sector 114 park,” said an official.