Modi to dedicate Swarnim pavak van at Palitana on 30th

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate ‘Swarnim Pavak Van’ at Palitana on 30th July. Chief Minister’s this programme is part of the 61st forest festival of the state.

Under Swarnim Pavak Van project, the forest department of Palitana has planned to develop forests of various trees in 7.38 hectare land of Palitana south foothills on Garejia road.

Hundreds of trees will be planted in this area with peoples support. There will be a Chabutara(feeding place for birds), Desi trees, water fall, lawn, children play ground, health garden etc public facilities.

A Teerthankar forest will be developed to house trees under which, the teerthankars of Jain sect had performed ‘tap’. Shetrunjay Van, Smruti Van, Raashi Van, Nakshatra Van are also planned at this place.