- President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated three new sections of the Amrit Udyan at Rashtrapati Bhavan—Plumeria Garden, Banyan Grove, and Babbling Brook—enhancing the historic estate with landscapes that promote wellness, sustainability, and cultural enrichment.
- These additions aim to blend traditional aesthetics with modern ecological and therapeutic concepts, further strengthening the public appeal of Rashtrapati Bhavan’s world-renowned gardens.
The New Additions:
- Plumeria Garden: A serene landscape featuring rolling grass mounds and curated plantations, designed to foster peace, reflection, and harmony in line with traditional Indian garden principles.
- Banyan Grove: A wellness-inspired zone offering reflexology paths for barefoot walking, Panchtatva trails symbolising the five natural elements, and forest-inspired soundscapes to create a meditative environment.
- Babbling Brook: A dynamic water feature with naturalistic cascades, sculptural spouts, and stepping stones, adding movement, sound, and tranquility to the Udyan’s landscape.
Public Access:
- The newly inaugurated sections are now open to visitors as part of Amrit Udyan’s extended public access, available until 14 September 2025.
- This initiative allows citizens to experience the evolving heritage gardens while engaging with concepts of nature therapy, mindfulness, and ecological sustainability.
Significance:
- Cultural and ecological enrichment of Rashtrapati Bhavan’s gardens.
- Promotion of public health and mindfulness through reflexology and nature-based experiences.
- President Droupadi Murmu’s emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and people-centric heritage spaces.
- With these new features, Amrit Udyan continues to evolve as not only a heritage landmark but also a model of eco-conscious and wellness-oriented public spaces.