Acknowledging the
potential of the botanical garden to become a tourist attraction, the CM asked
the forest department to submit a fresh estimate for the garden’s
beautification and redesigning of its lodge. “Constructing a recreation park
for children and reconstructing the lodge require urgent attention,” local MLA
and PHE&WS Parliamentary Secretary Karikho Kri had earlier informed the CM.
The garden, owned by the forest department,
has remained partially deserted over the years due to lack of fund to develop
it.
“Recently, the department proposed to introduce a toy train, to be funded
by the union railways ministry; however, it has been put on hold owing to delay
in availability of materials and the incomplete security wall around the
garden,” DFO T Pertin disclosed.
The entire garden needs complete facelift as its abandoned swimming pool and dilapidated cafeteria along with litters of plastic and broken bottles are an eyesore. The CM’s interest has brought a ray of hope to develop the deserted garden into a favourite spot for the people of Lohit.
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