New Delhi: New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is ramping up horticultural and beautification works at the BRICS Friendship Rose Garden in Chanakyapuri in view of the forthcoming summit.Located in Satya Marg in Chanakyapuri, the BRICS Friendship Rose Garden is a serene green space symbolising unity and friendship among the BRICS nations, said senior officials.The garden was established in 2016 on approximately three acres of land to commemorate the BRICS Summit hosted by India that year. It features 107 different varieties of rose plants and is maintained and managed by NDMC. “While a rose event is organised here in every spring season, we are undertaking extensive horticultural maintenance, including grass cutting, pruning, landscaping and decorative floral arrangements in the garden, as well as across the Chanakyapuri Diplomatic Enclave and surrounding VIP routes,” said officials.“The garden is a peaceful public space featuring walking paths, water channels and colourful fountains. These are cleaned to give a welcoming appearance to visitors and dignitaries,” officials added.In 2021, the 13th BRICS summit was held online due to the COVID pandemic and chaired by the Indian Prime Minister.Before the event, NDMC plans to install floral boards at 15 major locations, while floral fountains will be placed at nine prominent locations. More than 15,000 potted plants, prepared at NDMC nurseries, are being displayed along major roads, intersections, roundabouts and other important locations.“Multi-tiered and synchronised plantation of shrubs, trees and ornamental plants is undertaken to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the avenues, fill existing gaps and effectively cover barren patches,” said officials.The coordinated plantation has created a lush, uniform and visually appealing green landscape along important stretches. Hedges, shrubs and topiaries are being regularly trimmed to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the landscape.
