Islamabad : Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa visited the CDA Model Nursery located on Park Road accompanied by Member Environment Esfandyar Baloch, Member Engineering Syed Nafasat Raza, DG Environment and other relevant officers. During the visit Chairman CDA inspected various sections of the Model Nursery.
On this occasion Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa was given a detailed briefing regarding the up-gradation, restoration, and transformation of the CDA Model Nursery into the “Gardenia Hub.” He was briefed that the transformation work of the CDA Model Nursery into “Gardenia Hub” has been completed. The nursery now named “Gardenia Hub,” spans over 50 acres of land.
During the briefing, Chairman CDA was apprised that Islamabad’s “Gardenia Hub” will be among the largest nurseries in Asia. It was also highlighted that over one million plants have been cultivated at the model nursery.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa was briefed that approximately 25 state-of-the-arts controlled-ventilated greenhouses have been constructed at the Islamabad Model Nursery. These controlled greenhouses will provide an ideal environment for plant growth and will also support research and innovation. He was further briefed that the Model Nursery will maintain a large stock of plants to meet Islamabad’s future needs for beautification, tree plantation and forest conservation. The nursery will also include flower shops for public convenience. In addition, Chairman CDA was informed that a special mobile application will soon be launched to facilitate citizens in purchasing plants directly. A training and research center is also being established at the nursery where new plant varieties will be developed using modern propagation techniques. Furthermore, a dedicated area has been allocated for the display of colorful flowers.
Chairman CDA Muhammad Ali Randhawa remarked that the Model Nursery has been developed as a state-of-the-art facility meeting international standards. He added that CDA Environment Wing employees will receive special training for plant care and protection.
He emphasized that the primary objective of upgrading the CDA Nursery is to establish Islamabad as a key center for horticulture. The transformation of the Model Nursery into the “Gardenia Hub,” he added, is a significant step toward making Islamabad greener, more vibrant, and more beautiful.
Sohail Majeed is a Special Correspondent at The Diplomatic Insight. He has twelve plus years of experience in journalism & reporting. He covers International Affairs, Diplomacy, UN, Sports, Climate Change, Economy, Technology, and Health.
