- Mahesh Landge, MLA from BJP, has successfully advocated for the development of the Biodiversity Park in Talawade, with funding from the state government’s "Majhi Vasundhara" scheme and the central government.
- The Biodiversity Park aims to promote sustainable coexistence between humans and nature through restoration efforts, educational programs, and community engagement, contributing to the city’s aesthetic and environmental stewardship.
- Under the Majhi Vasundhara campaign, PCMC has received recognition and a prize for outstanding performance in the development of thematic parks, with ₹10 crore allocated for the Biodiversity Park’s development and additional funding efforts ongoing.
- The Biodiversity Park, spanning 70 acres, will feature indigenous tree planting, forest areas, animal and bird habitats, soil conservation efforts, various amenities, and ecological awareness initiatives to enhance biodiversity in the region.
- Landge emphasizes the importance of maintaining ecological balance amidst residential corridor development, highlighting the collaboration between government entities to preserve natural ecosystems and provide future generations with a clean environment through the Biodiversity Park project.
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