Integrated Development of Kevadia : Daily Current Affairs

Integrated Development of Kevadia

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  • Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated various projects under Integrated Development of Kevadia in Gujarat.

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  • Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Arogya Van and Arogya Kutir and inaugurated the Ekta Mall, and Children Nutrition Park.
  • Prime Minister also inaugurated Sardar Patel Zoological Park, popularly known as Jungle Safari, in Gujarat's Narmada district and Geodesic Aviary Dome in Kevadia on Sardar Patel's 145th birth anniversary.
  • He dedicated to the nation 17 projects under Integrated Development of Kevadia and laid the foundation Stone for 4 new Projects.
  • The projects include Navigation Channel, New Gora Bridge, Garudeshwar Weir, Government Quarters, Bus Bay Terminus, Ekta Nursery, Khalwani Eco Tourism, Tribal Home Stay.
  • He also flaged-off of the Ekta Cruise Service to the Statue of Unity.

Arogya Van & Arogya Kutir

  • Arogya Van has 5 lakh plants of 380 different species spread over an area of 17 acre.
  • Arogya Kutir has a traditional treatment facility named Santhigiri wellness centre which will provide healthcare based on Ayurveda, Siddha, Yoga and Panchakarma.

Ekta Mall

  • The Mall displays a diverse range of handicrafts and traditional items from all over India symbolizing unity in diversity and is spread over 35000 sq ft.
  • The mall consists of 20 Emporia each representing a specific state in India and is built in just 110 days

Children Nutrition Park & Mirror Maze

  • It is the world’s first ever technology driven nutrition park for children and is spread over an area of 35000 sq ft.
  • A Nutri Train runs across the park to various exciting theme based stations namely ‘Phalshaka Griham’, ‘Payonagari’, ‘Annapoorna’, ‘Poshan Puran’, and ‘Swastha Bharatam’.
  • It will raise nutritional awareness through various edutainment activities like Mirror Maze, 5D Virtual reality theatre and Augmented reality games.

Ekta Cruise Service

  • Through the Ekta Cruise Service one can experience the viewing of Statue of Unity through the Ferry Boat Service from Shrestha Bharat Bhavan to Statue of Unity by covering a distance of 6 km.
  • The 40 min ride can be covered by a boat which can ferry 200 passengers at a time.
  • New Gora Bridge is built especially for the operation of the ferry service.
  • Boating Channel is constructed to provide boating services to tourists visiting the Statue of Unity

Jungle Safari & Geodesic Aviary Dome

  • Sardar Patel Zoological in Kevadia has been set up near the 182-metre Statue of Unity.
  • The Jungle Safari is in the state of the art zoological park spread over an area of 375 acres at seven different levels ranging from 29 to 180 meters.
  • It has more than 1100 Birds & Animals and 5 lakh plants.
  • It is the fastest ever built Jungle Safari.
  • The zoological park has two aviaries – one for domestic birds and another for exotic birds. It is the world’s largest geodesic dome for aviary.
  • The aviaries would be enclosed by a petting zone which would provide a unique touch, feel and exhilarating experience of cuddling the animals like Macaw, Cockatoo, Rabbits, Guinea Pig, etc.
  • The Prime Minister said “The Fly High Indian Aviary would be a treat for those interested in birdwatching. Come to Kevadia and visit this aviary, which is a part of the Jungle Safari Complex. It will be a great learning experience.”