New Delhi: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to open a portion of the much-delayed Bharat Vandana Park in Dwarka Sector 20 by the end of Dec.Spread over 200 acres, the recreational park has been designed in the form of a lotus, with each of its 10 petals representing a distinct theme and activity zone. The park will feature a cultural arena, adventure and eco zones, art-and-craft corners, local cuisine hubs, lake-view restaurants, and spaces for leisure and performances — all converging around a vast central lake named Vandana Sarovar. To connect these zones, sky bridges and water canals are being developed to offer scenic views across the park. One of the highlights will be an 18-metre-high Pylon Bridge with a 1.2-km skywalk, supported by nine pylons rising to a height of 40 metres each. “Deck fabrication is complete, and final touches to civil, horticulture and landscape works are in progress. Testing and commissioning of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are also underway,” a DDA official said, adding that the authority is focused on ensuring timely completion and strict adherence to safety standards. Dec 2023 was the initial deadline for completing part of the project. Later, this was moved to March 31, 2025. Among the spaces or ‘lotus petals’ expected to open in Dec-end are the meditation zone, Vandana Sarovar, a fun park, lake-view restaurants, congregational area and boating facilities. The fun park will feature animatronic installations. The remaining petals, including the cultural, adventure, pushpkriti (gardens) and eco zones, are scheduled for completion by early 2026. The entire park is likely to open by March next year.“Once fully operational, Bharat Vandana Park will serve as a major green and cultural hub for Delhi, offering walking and cycling tracks, children’s play areas, an amphitheatre, boating facilities and ample parking,” the official said, adding that the park is designed to reflect India’s cultural, linguistic and geographical diversity. While DDA is the nodal agency, the project is being executed by National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC). The park will have nearly a quarter of its area covered with water bodies, including two restored lakes. “To sustain the extensive water features, DDA will supply 90,000 cubic metres of treated water from an STP to initially fill Vandana Sarovar, followed by 1,000 cubic metres daily for upkeep,” said the official. Rainwater harvesting is also being incorporated through six underground storage tanks of 5,000 cubic metres each. The stored water will help maintain the lake, floating island and the Mini India zone. Moreover, there will be two open-air theatres, 500 KW solar panels and a 1.2km boating track.
