Indira Park
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Indira Park is a public greenspace
and park in the heart of Hyderabad, India
. The park is managed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
. It is located in Domalguda
, a residential locality which lies along the Hussain Sagar
lake. The park contains an award-winning rock garden
designed by a commissioner
of customs
and excise duty.
inside the park. Besides the garden, which was to be constructed over an area of 2 acre (0.809372 ha), other recreational facilities were planned to be set up. A man-made desert and purification of the lake within the park so as to enable a boating facility were also be to taken up. These new plans were to assist the park in its promotion as a tourist destination. Subrata Basu, the then local commissioner
of customs
and excise duty, had earlier succeeded with a similar rock sanctuary in Shilparamam
, an arts and handicrafts village near Hyderabad. In 2002, the rock garden was readied as per the ideas of Basu's designs. While explaining his zeal in design the garden, Basu said that the natural rock formations were in danger from real estate
developers. He only wished to preserve them. In the same year, the local government
honored Basu's contribution with an award.
Sandalwood trees are spread across the park's interiors. Though the sandalwood is inferior in its quality as compared to trees growing in other regions, the bark could be used as firewood and can also be used as an ingredient in cosmetics
products.
rights groups, auto rickshaw
s unions, students and teachers, political leaders, and others. On an average, three such rallies are given permission by the local authorities.
Due to these rallies, normal life has been affected. Mainly school children, college students and medical emergencies get affected because of the traffic that is caused by people congregating for these rallies. Though the local police designs a plan for the participants, their inability to control their movement results in traffic jams. Due to this infamy, the local media satirically proposed new names such as Dharna Chowk
, "Dharnagunj" and "Dharnaguda" to Domalguda
, the area that houses the park. Despite a ban on such rallies in the arterial routes of the city, the local police remained ineffective in enforcing this.
Greenspace
Greenspace or green space may refer to:* Greenspace or Open space reserve, a land use planning and conservation term used to describe protected areas of undeveloped landscape.* Greenspace, the Natural environment....
and park in the heart of Hyderabad, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. The park is managed by the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority
Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority or HMDA is the urban planning agency of Hyderabad, India. It was formed in 2008 by expanding the Hyderabad Urban Development Authority...
. It is located in Domalguda
Domalguda
Domalguda, a major suburb in Hyderabad, India is also called heart of city . This is a major posh residential suburb since it lies between Hyderabad and Secunderabad, close to Hussain sagar lake....
, a residential locality which lies along the Hussain Sagar
Hussain Sagar
Hussain Sagar is a lake in Hyderabad, India, built by Hazrat Hussain Shah Wali in 1562, during the rule of Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah. It was a lake of 24 square kilometres built on a tributary of the River Musi to meet the water and irrigation needs of the city. There is a large monolithic statue of...
lake. The park contains an award-winning rock garden
Rock Garden
The Rock Garden or Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a Sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of forty-acres , it is...
designed by a commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission ....
of customs
Customs
Customs is an authority or agency in a country responsible for collecting and safeguarding customs duties and for controlling the flow of goods including animals, transports, personal effects and hazardous items in and out of a country...
and excise duty.
Facilities
In 2001, the civic authorities of Hyderabad planned to construct a rock gardenRock Garden
The Rock Garden or Rock Garden of Chandigarh is a Sculpture garden in Chandigarh, India, also known as Nek Chand's Rock Garden after its founder Nek Chand, a government official who started the garden secretly in his spare time in 1957. Today it is spread over an area of forty-acres , it is...
inside the park. Besides the garden, which was to be constructed over an area of 2 acre (0.809372 ha), other recreational facilities were planned to be set up. A man-made desert and purification of the lake within the park so as to enable a boating facility were also be to taken up. These new plans were to assist the park in its promotion as a tourist destination. Subrata Basu, the then local commissioner
Commissioner
Commissioner is in principle the title given to a member of a commission or to an individual who has been given a commission ....
of customs
Customs
Customs is an authority or agency in a country responsible for collecting and safeguarding customs duties and for controlling the flow of goods including animals, transports, personal effects and hazardous items in and out of a country...
and excise duty, had earlier succeeded with a similar rock sanctuary in Shilparamam
Shilparamam
Shilparamam is an arts and crafts village located in Madhapur, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.The village was conceived with an idea to create an environment for the preservation of traditional crafts. There are ethnic festivals round the year....
, an arts and handicrafts village near Hyderabad. In 2002, the rock garden was readied as per the ideas of Basu's designs. While explaining his zeal in design the garden, Basu said that the natural rock formations were in danger from real estate
Real estate
In general use, esp. North American, 'real estate' is taken to mean "Property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources such as crops, minerals, or water; immovable property of this nature; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; buildings or...
developers. He only wished to preserve them. In the same year, the local government
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Government of Andhra Pradesh is the government for the state of Andhra Pradesh in South India.It is an elected government with 294 MLAs elected to the legislative assembly for a 5 year term.-Executive:...
honored Basu's contribution with an award.
Sandalwood trees are spread across the park's interiors. Though the sandalwood is inferior in its quality as compared to trees growing in other regions, the bark could be used as firewood and can also be used as an ingredient in cosmetics
Cosmetics
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and...
products.
As a center of agitations
The park has been a center of agitations by various strata of the society since early 2000. Rallies or sit-ins have been organized towards achieving goals by dalitDalit
Dalit is a designation for a group of people traditionally regarded as Untouchable. Dalits are a mixed population, consisting of numerous castes from all over South Asia; they speak a variety of languages and practice a multitude of religions...
rights groups, auto rickshaw
Auto rickshaw
An auto rickshaw or three-wheeler is a usually three-wheeled cabin cycle for private use and as a vehicle for hire. It is a motorized version of the traditional pulled rickshaw or cycle rickshaw...
s unions, students and teachers, political leaders, and others. On an average, three such rallies are given permission by the local authorities.
Due to these rallies, normal life has been affected. Mainly school children, college students and medical emergencies get affected because of the traffic that is caused by people congregating for these rallies. Though the local police designs a plan for the participants, their inability to control their movement results in traffic jams. Due to this infamy, the local media satirically proposed new names such as Dharna Chowk
Dharna Chowk, Hyderabad
Dharna Chowk is an area where protests and strikes against governments take place in Hyderabad, India. It is located opposite to Indira Park.-History:Earlier, the place opposite to the Andhra Pradesh Secretariat was used for protests and strikes....
, "Dharnagunj" and "Dharnaguda" to Domalguda
Domalguda
Domalguda, a major suburb in Hyderabad, India is also called heart of city . This is a major posh residential suburb since it lies between Hyderabad and Secunderabad, close to Hussain sagar lake....
, the area that houses the park. Despite a ban on such rallies in the arterial routes of the city, the local police remained ineffective in enforcing this.