Will take steps to bring back the past glory of Bengaluru: CM Basavaraj Bommai

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Bengaluru was once popular as Garden City, but now that name has taken the back seat and all efforts will be made to bring back the glory of yesteryear, said Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Speaking after inaugurating the Republic Day Flower Show – 2023 on the theme of History of Bengaluru City at the Lalbagh Glass House here on Friday, he said necessary steps will be initiated to protect the name Garden City permanently with good upkeep of Lalbagh, Cubbon Park and other parks that are under control of the BBMP, creating new gardens on the city outskirts and growing more trees, he said.

Will increase forest cover He said the 213st edition of the flower show was opened and it is very popular. Lakhs of people visit the show every year and this year around 10 lakh to 15 lakh people are expected to visit it for which the department of Horticulture has made all necessary arrangements. The flower show is liked by all as it will show the extent of the growth of green wealth.

“The government's endeavour is to increase the green wealth and the extension of the green cover.” The CM said the green budget was presented and Rs 100 crore has been earmarked for the extension of the green cover. It will soon be implemented.

For the first time, the state government has taken up the task for greening hilly regions to maintain balance in nature. “Along with it, even the horticulture must extend. Horticulture is there everywhere starting from Lal Bagh and special plans are being formulated in this regard.

Along with the extension of the green cover, its production and productivity will also increase. The government is into the work of extending horticulture along with the growth of farm, he added. Horticulture Minister Muniratna, MLC TA Saravana and others were present on the occasion.