SGPC to develop green belt in Golden Temple complex

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, March 19

The SGPC has decided to develop a green belt inside the Golden Temple complex.

The executive body led by SGPC president Gobind Singh Longowal had approved the proposal, following which SGPC officials on Monday held a meeting with experts.

Two parks located between Guru Ram Dass Jee Langar Hall and Gurdwara Manji Sahib have been demarcated for planting all-season herbal plants that will not only give a beautiful look but will also have medicinal value.

SGPC’s chief secretary Dr Roop Singh said that at least 400 types of rare species of flowers and saplings would be planted. Experts would decide on the type of landscaping, special lighting and fountains to be set up.

In consultation with former dean, Punjab Agricultural University, Dr JS Arora and GNDU’s horticulture expert Dr Jaswinder Singh, the task of developing the green belt would be undertaken by kar sewak Baba Sukhwinder Singh Buriwale.

Dr Jaswinder Singh said, “Our emphasis will be to develop the parks in such a manner that it will educate the visitors. There will be a brief description of each and every variety.”

Baba Sukhwinder said that the task would begin soon.