Haryana Forest, Environment and Wildlife Minister, Rao Narbir Singh on Friday laid the foundation stone for the Rao Mohar Singh Biodiversity Park and an Amrit Sarovar at Budhpur village in Rewari district, describing the project as a significant step towards strengthening ecological conservation and creating quality public green spaces in the Ahirwal region.
The Cabinet Minister said naming the biodiversity park after Rao Mohar Singh, a distinguished educationist, public servant and one of the leading champions of democracy in the erstwhile undivided Punjab was a fitting tribute to his contribution to society. Spread over 30 acres, the biodiversity park will feature more than 150 species of trees and plants, including a wide variety of medicinal species.
The project will also include an open-air gym and other recreational facilities, providing residents with a healthy and environmentally sustainable public space. The Minister said that this park will not only help conserve biodiversity but also improve the quality of life by offering a green recreational space for the local community.
He urged villagers to actively participate in the development and long-term upkeep of the park, saying environmental conservation is a shared responsibility of both the government and the people. Rao Narbir Singh also appealed to citizens to actively support Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign by planting more trees and ensuring their care until they mature.
He said the Haryana government, under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, is accelerating environmental conservation initiatives through the development of Namo Vans and Aushadhi Vans across the state, besides carrying out extensive plantation drives. Highlighting the state's broader development agenda, Rao Narbir Singh said the government is ensuring equitable development across Haryana without discrimination.
Referring to the NDA government's completion of 12 years at the Centre, he said the country and the state have witnessed substantial progress across sectors during this period. The Minister said all districts of Haryana are now connected through the national highway network, significantly improving connectivity and reducing travel time across the state.
He also highlighted the recently launched Make in Haryana Industrial Policy, describing it as the first initiative of its kind in the country. He said the policy has already attracted investment proposals worth more than Rs. 1 lakh crore.
Rao Narbir Singh said that to further strengthen industrial development in southern Haryana, one of the state's proposed 10 new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) will be established in the Kosli region, creating employment opportunities and accelerating economic growth.
The Minister also urged people to shun single-use plastic carry bags and instead promote the use of eco-friendly jute and cloth bags to protect the environment.