Oxyzone — Attraction in Chhattisgarh

While the world offers a collective sigh in response to any headline regarding deforestation or the impending cataclysmic effect of climate change, a city in Chattisgarh is taking matters into their own hands. Raipur wasn’t making just another statement when they said that they were “planting trees on wherever land is available,” and are creating their own microcosmic forest within the district. Omprakash Choudhary, the District Collector of Raipur, and his team are reforesting areas right at the heart of the city.

Approximately 18-acres of land is being allocated to creating an ‘oxy-zone’ or a natural forest area that would provide the city its much needed breeze of cleaner air. Raipur is the seventh most polluted city in the world and this project reflects an awknowledgment that this rampant pollution has gone on for too long. The structure behind the oxy-zone was inspired by New York City’s Central Park and the city government has gone with the decision to clear plots of land worth INR 1,000 crore - all occupied by commercial projects. So while the rest of the world is clearing forests to create space for large and profitable infrastructure, Raipur is flipping the coin over and demolishing buildings to plant trees in their place.

So far, 95% of the government office buildings that the 18-acre land once housed have been demolished and no new buildings are to be constructed. Only 5% of the buildings are not in shambles or in dilapidated conditions, and are proposed to be used as museums and cultural centres. And this project extends its reach beyond the flora, where the 80 or so families living around the plot have been shifted and rehabilitated into better housing facilities. The idea behind these zones wasn’t to make them into recreational spaces, with manicured lawns and gardens, but instead be a untamed home for a wide species of trees and plants. They will also be provided with water bodies that will serve to replenish the ground water in the vicinity.

The saplings are scheduled to be planted this monsoon season and the project is anticipated to be completed in the next 10 months. And Raipur isn’t just stopping there, “We de-silted and restored 28 ponds in the city that were polluted with sewage water. Land is scarce here, but we are trying to make maximum use of the available land to plant trees – road sides, cremation grounds, alongside ponds etc. We have enforced new measures that effectively reduce the pollution caused by coal industries. Vehicular emission tests are also made stringent,” said Omprakash Choudhary in an interview with The Better India. He also discussed his plans to plant banyan trees in particular because they produce relatively more oxygen in comparison to other trees. The way things are shaping up coupled with the city of Raipur’s enthusiam suggests that by 2020, Raipur could be a shining example of effective environmental...

I always heard name of oxyzone but didn't know where it was , One day when I was riding at morning 6-7am then by mistake we saw this and went there . My 1st reaction when I enter that garden was "abe kya mast garden h " , because the scenery was so good and the weather was also good I immediately took my phone and clicked a picture which I posted the 1st pic .

After that we walk there at morning in nice weather people were doing yoga , jogging , kids were playing it was very soothing experience , the garden is so big that we can't completely cover every areas .

But yesterday we went there in evening around 5:30pm , that time also people were jogging , kids were playing cricket 🏏 at different parts of the garden , couples were everywhere doing everything openly so the garden is couples friendly also .then finally i cover alll areas there is a pond there but was very dirty and have only little bit of yellow water 😹.

Pros - Best place /garden in raipur Very chill and refreshing enviornment Parking space was good Look wise garden is also good At evening food stalls were there at parking

Cons- Not very well maintained , garden was good but if you don't maintain it properly it will became bad. Pond was dirty if the pond was clean as new it will be attraction point of the garden . Sittings are there but not so much according to garden areas and most of the sittings are in sides of the walk if you sit there you will see people are constantly walking around you , there will be lots of eye contacts which i really hate it's annoying everyone will constantly Watching you . And for couples this is bad 🤣 there is almost 0 privacy places where you can sit with your partner and have a chill time , garden is open so wherever you sit people will always see you but still couples were doing something something openly if you have guts than you can do it.

That's it , its a very nice place if you are planning to visit , visit it...

Here in Raipur city Oxyzone developed over 12 acres of land near Collectorate premise, more than four thousand saplings of 75 various species have been planted at the cost of Rs 4 crore till date. This Oxyzone will not only improve the environment of the city but will also serve as a great place for morning and evening walks and amusement for the citizens. Oxyzone has rides for children, open air gym equipments and a hub for various species of birds and butterflies. Lawns have been developed in the Oxyzone and it also has a small rose graden. For walks, Oxyzone has 3 km. long pathways. Besides it has two water bodies, one of which is natural and other one has been built. Rainwater gets channeled and collected here for irrigating the plants. A waterfall has also been developed here, which looks mesmerizing with lights in the nighttime. It is a beautiful selfie zone for youngsters.

Schedule of Raipur Oxyzon: Monday:- 5:00 PM - 9:00 Am 4:00 Pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday: 5:00 Pm-9:00 Am | 4:00 PM-9:00 Pm Wednesday:- 5:00 pm-9:00 Am | 4:00 PM-9:00 Pm Thursday:- 5:00 PM - 9:00 Am 4:00 PM - 9:00 Pm Friday: 5:00 PM-9:00 Am 4:00 Pm-9:00 Pm Saturday: 5:00 Pm-9:00 Am 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunday:- 5:00 PM - 9:00 Am 4:00...