India
-Krishna Kripa
Lok
Sabha
Speaker
Om
Birla
inaugurated
the
Samvidhan
Sahitya
Vatika,
a
park
dedicated
to
the
Constitution,
in
Buddhi
Vihar
Phase
2.
This
unique
space,
costing
over
Rs
15
crore
and
spanning
two
acres,
integrates
art,
culture,
and
civic
education.
It
showcases
India’s
constitutional
values
through
sculptures,
murals,
and
installations.

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The
Vatika
aims
to
inspire
future
generations
to
value
democracy.
Om
Birla
highlighted
the
contributions
of
Moradabad’s
artisans
in
creating
this
meaningful
civic
space.
He
described
the
day
as
historic
and
noted
that
the
Vatika
would
particularly
inspire
young
citizens.
Constitutional
Values
and
Artistic
Installations
The
garden
reflects
the
core
principles
of
the
Constitution.
Artistic
installations
depict
its
evolution
from
ancient
Indian
philosophy
to
post-independence
developments.
Local
craftsmanship
in
stone
and
metal
carvings
brings
these
narratives
to
life,
according
to
Birla.
Statues
and
murals
of
key
constitution-makers
like
B
R
Ambedkar,
Sardar
Vallabhbhai
Patel,
and
Jawaharlal
Nehru
are
featured.
Interactive
plaques
and
QR
codes
provide
deeper
insights
into
their
lives
and
contributions.
Blending
Tradition
with
Modernity
The
Vatika’s
architectural
design
combines
traditional
Indian
motifs
such
as
jaali
work,
arches,
and
symbols
like
the
Vatvriksha
banyan
tree
with
contemporary
elements.
This
blend
creates
a
living
museum
atmosphere.
A
section
of
the
garden
is
dedicated
to
India’s
literary
heritage.
It
features
murals
of
renowned
writers
such
as
Harivansh
Rai
Bachchan
and
Girish
Karnad.
Eleven
classical
Indian
languages
are
represented
through
themed
trees
and
murals.
Celebrating
Literary
Heritage
Local
literary
figures
like
Jigar
Moradabadi,
Durga
Dutt
Tripathi,
and
Mansoor
Usmani
are
honoured
in
the
Vatika.
To
enhance
visitor
engagement,
especially
for
women,
a
book
cafe
has
been
set
up
with
a
curated
collection
of
renowned
literary
works.
Om
Birla
remarked
on
India’s
culture,
literature,
and
heritage
as
sources
of
inspiration.
He
acknowledged
Moradabad’s
writers
and
thinkers
for
their
significant
contributions
to
national
thought
through
creative
work.
The
inauguration
was
attended
by
MLC
Jaipal
Singh
Vyas,
MLA
Thakur
Ramveer
Singh
Kundarki,
Moradabad
City
MLA
Ritesh
Gupta,
BJP
State
President
Bhupendra
Chaudhary,
and
other
officials.
With
inputs
from
PTI


























