Park developed under ‘People for Peepal’ campaign houses over 2,500 Peepal trees and 500 native plants; initiative aims to strengthen urban greenery and promote public participation in environmental conservation
TFP Bureau, Raipur, November 3, 2026: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Park in Sector 16 of Naya Raipur Atal Nagar, an initiative aimed at promoting environmental conservation and encouraging public participation in building a greener and sustainable urban environment.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma were present at the inauguration. Shah also planted a Peepal sapling on the premises, conveying a message of environmental protection and the importance of increasing green cover.
Spread across approximately 16 acres, the park has been developed under the ‘People for Peepal’ campaign and currently houses more than 2,500 Peepal trees and over 500 plants of native species. The initiative is expected to strengthen Naya Raipur’s ecological balance and support its ambition of emerging as a ‘Peepal City’.
The park has been conceived in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat, or a developed India. Apart from serving as a green space, it is intended to promote awareness about environmental responsibility and inspire future generations to contribute to nation-building and sustainable development.
‘People for Peepal’ campaign seeks public participation
The ‘People for Peepal’ campaign aims to transform environmental conservation into a public movement by involving citizens not only in planting trees but also in their protection, regular care and maintenance.
The campaign draws on the cultural and environmental significance of the Peepal tree in India, linking its traditional importance with the broader objectives of biodiversity conservation and community participation.
The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Park is envisioned as a space demonstrating how modern urban development can be integrated with nature. The initiative is also expected to encourage greater environmental awareness among residents, particularly younger generations, and strengthen public involvement in creating a clean and eco-friendly city.
Finance Minister O.P. Choudhary, Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, Skill Development Minister Guru Khushwant Saheb and other dignitaries were also present at the inauguration.
