Nagpur, India: An ambitious project by Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways  Nitin Gadkari, The highly anticipated Oxygen Bird Park, will be inaugurated on Saturday, September 28. The Guest of honour will be Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

Several prominent figures, including Shyamkumar Barve(MP of Ramtek), Praveen Datke(MLA), Abhijit Wanjari, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Sudhakar Adbale, Krupal Tumane, Anil Deshmukh, Nitin Raut, Krishna Khopde, Vikas Kumbhare, Mohan Mate, Vikas Thakre, Sameer Meghe, Ashish Jaiswal, and Tekchand Savarkar, was invited on the occasion of Inauguration ceremony.

The event will be organized on Jamtha Cloverleaf, Wardha Road, at noon. This Oxygen Bird Park brought to life under Gadkari’s vision and with the support of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), is located along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway (NH-44). 

Developed over an area of 20 acres at a cost of ₹14.32 crore, the park is designed to serve not just as an oxygen-producing space but also as a vital sanctuary for a variety of bird species.  Special fruit-bearing trees have been planted to cater specifically to the needs of birds.

The park's Importance goes beyond its role as an oxygen zone. With over 8,104 types of plants spread across 11 hectares, it is set to become a shelter for numerous bird species. The project also includes natural ponds to enhance the ecological balance of the area.

The Oxygen Bird Park offers a variety of facilities for visitors, including a food court, restrooms, walking paths, jogging and cycling tracks, watchtowers, an amphitheatre, and a play area for children. 

The park’s entrance features an attractive architectural design. The garden is enriched with various fruit-bearing trees such as jamun, mango, guava, bel, tamarind, fig, Manilkara hexandra (khirni), Ficus religiosa(peepal), custard apple, and Phyllanthus emblica(amla), which are specifically for the birds.