Jaipur: JDA in final talks with selected firm for upkeep of 64-hectare desert park

JAIPUR: Residents can soon visit ecotourism project Kishan Bagh, which is spread over 64 hectares on the outskirts of the city.
After selecting the firm for maintenance and management of the park, the Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) plans to award work order by the end of this month.
Mahesh Tiwari, senior horticulturist at JDA said, “Final negotiations are being done with the selected firm. The process will be finalised by the end of this month.”
The desert park is total spread over 320 acres. In phase-1, the JDA has developed approximately 64 hectares. Other than Jaisalmer, trees from Barmer, Sirohi, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Banswara are being planted at the park. For the upkeep of native plants in the biodiversity park, the JDA plans to spend Rs 2.65 crore.
This place will serve exclusivity to the tourists as it has natural features preserved by the department. A forest official said, “The park has Dhok habitat, Granite habitat, nursery, rock and fossil exhibit to name few.”
The park falls under Vidhyadhar Nagar region, which is nearly 15km away from the main city. The area is all set to get a new landmark as this will be an added feature to city’s eco-tourism.
Development of the area has been carried out without disturbing the topography. The park will represent a unique desert ecosystem in close periphery of the state capital. “We have developed natural vegetation in the park like that of Thar Desert. Seeds and sand have been brought from Jaisalmer to develop flora in the park. Total 18 native species of trees have been planted,” the official added.
Once thrown open, residents can relish the desert tranquility in the periphery of Pink City without travelling distances. Kishanbagh, the city’s first desert park project, was initiated in August 2016.