Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park)

Current Context : Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Shri. Nitin Gadkari, inaugurated Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) in Maharashtra.

ABOUT

• Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco-initiative developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).
• Location: Situated on the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44near Jamtha, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
• Area: Covers 8.23 hectares, with 2.5 hectares dedicated to social forestry.
• Aim : Designed as a bird habitat and recreational space for locals and tourists, promoting environmental sustainability.

FEATURES:

• Fast-growing trees that produce oxygen to help reduce air pollution and promote a healthier environment.
• Bird Habitat: Designed to replicate natural ecosystems, supporting the conservation of local and migratory bird species.
• Tree Preservation: Focuses on protecting rare and endangered tree species native to Central India, such as the Vulnerable Indian Bael, Gum Karaya, and the Endangered Yellow Flame of the Forest.
• Water Features: Includes a pond with lotus and lily pads, a reed bed for natural water filtration, and plantations of bamboo and palm trees.
• Social Forestry Area: Part of the park is allocated for social forestry, which involves planting trees on unused land in various configurations​