JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today in a meeting of the Floriculture, Gardens & Parks Department, assessed progress on the development of Chrysanthemum Theme Park (Bagh-e-Gul-e-Dawood) here at Botanical Garden, Srinagar.
Present in the meeting were the Commissioner Secretary, Floriculture Department, Commissioner Secretary, Tourism, DG, Codes, DG, Budget, a representative from SKUAST-K and other concerned officers.
Dulloo, while reviewing the current status of the project, enquired about its viability from the concerned faculty of SKUAST Kashmir. He said that the establishment of such gardens should be explored at other tourist destinations, besides in and around Jammu city.
He asked the department to look into creating these autumn season attractions for further prolonging the tourism season in J&K. He advised them to coordinate with the local Agricultural Universities and Tourism Department to enhance their access and reach in most of the feasible locations of J&K.
Commissioner Secretary of Floriculture, Gardens & Parks, Sheikh Fayaz, in his presentation, informed that following the success of world famous Tulip Garden the Department has initiated the process of establishing Chrysanthemum Theme Park under the name of (Bagh-Gul-e-Dawood) near Botanical Garden, Srinagar on an area of around 100 Kanal of land.
He revealed that this flower is known as the ‘Queen of East’ and blooms lately in the months of October and November in diverse hues and colours. It was informed that the flowers would add true delight to autumn months being considered a symbol of royalty.
The meeting was apprised that the Rs 40 lakh work has been allotted to the R&B Department for execution this year. The total cost to be incurred on the establishment of this park has been estimated at Rs 1.87 crore together with the creation of other amenities and utilities for the visitors who would be able to visit it from next autumn when it would be thrown open to public.
