Eco-Educational Hub:
The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology dedicated first-of-its-kind eco-educational hub ‘Prakriti Gyan Dham’.
- It is developed by the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (CSIR-NBRI).
- It provides a direct interface between scientific knowledge and public engagement, by making it accessible through experiential and interactive learning.
- Features of the Eco-Educational Hub:
- PAaVan Path (Plants and Associated Vegetations for Appreciating Nature): It is an interpretive heritage trail. The trail takes visitors through curated plant collections representing diverse ecological regions and associated vegetation.
- Vibhav Enclave: It is a Threatened Plants of India Garden provides a dedicated space for rare, endangered and threatened plant species. It promotes awareness about biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, climate change and the need to conserve plant genetic resources.
- Bhairav Enclave: State Plants of India Garden brings together officially designated State Plants of States and Union Territories, presenting their ecological, cultural and symbolic significance.
