Nagpur – Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Saturday that Nagpur residents will soon receive a unique gift: an ‘Oxygen Park’ dedicated to providing fresh air and a ‘Bird Park’ entirely for birds. This new park is set to open next month.
Speaking at an event organized by the Senior Citizens’ Association, Gadkari also inaugurated a new electric bus dedicated to senior citizens for pilgrimage and tourism. This air-conditioned bus, provided by Jayka Motors, was handed over to Gadkari by the company’s managing director, Kumar Kale.
Gadkari shared details about the ‘Oxygen Park,’ which has been developed by the National Highways Authority on the Outer Ring Road near Jamtha. This park, a brainchild of Gadkari, will include a café, a cycling track, and fruit trees solely for birds. He emphasized that only birds will have access to these fruits.
The event was attended by Tata Motors’ General Manager Anand Kharwadikar, Deputy General Manager Sudhir Bhale, Secretary of the Senior Citizens’ Association Dr. Raju Mishra, Dr. Sanjay Ugemuge, Mohan Pandey, and other officials from Tata Motors.
Electric Bus for Nagpur to Mahur Route
The new electric bus will transport senior citizens to various religious and tourist destinations, including a route from Nagpur to Mahur. Remarkably, this service will be free of charge, and the bus can travel up to 250 kilometers on a single charge.
26,000 Seniors Benefited
Previously, the Senior Citizens’ Association received a bus from Olectra and a double-decker bus from Ashok Leyland, courtesy of Nitin Gadkari. These buses have benefited over 26,000 senior citizens, facilitating trips to religious sites like Shegaon, Adasa, and Ramtek. Gadkari highlighted that this free service has been a significant boon for the elderly community.
