CM Smt. Rekha Gupta lays foundation stone of Atal Garden in Uttam Nagar

Garden to emerge as a ‘lifeline’ for the densely populated area with modern civic amenities

12-foot statue of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji to be installed; indigenous trees to be planted

Open gym, amphitheatre, food court and Chhath ghats planned: CM Smt. Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, December 2025 : Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta today laid the foundation stone of Atal Garden, to be developed along the Najafgarh drain in the Uttam Nagar Assembly constituency. Coming up in a densely populated area, the garden aims to enhance green cover, reduce pollution and provide citizens with a safe, clean and well-planned public space equipped with modern civic amenities.

Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that Atal Garden would be developed as a ‘lifeline’ for the Uttam Nagar Assembly constituency. The project will include facilities such as an amphitheatre, open gym, food court, Chhath ghats and seating arrangements for all age groups. A 12-foot-tall statue of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji will be installed in the garden, and indigenous species of trees will be planted to promote environmental sustainability.

The project is being implemented by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department. Member of Parliament Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat, Delhi Cabinet Minister Shri Pravesh Sahib Singh, MLA Shri Pawan Sharma, Shri Shyam Sharma, Shri Sandeep Sehrawat, senior officials, other public representatives and a large number of local residents were present on the occasion. The garden is expected to serve as a major public facility for lakhs of residents in the area.

The Chief Minister said that densely populated localities require large, well-organised and multi-purpose public spaces where families, children, youth and senior citizens can spend quality time, engage in recreational activities and adopt a healthy lifestyle. She stated that Atal Garden would provide swings for children, an open gym for youth, seating areas for senior citizens and a dedicated platform for social and cultural programmes.

The Chief Minister informed that the concept of the park was finalised during an inspection of the Najafgarh drain, one of the largest drains flowing into the Yamuna river. She noted that due to long-standing neglect of water and sewerage systems, the condition of the drain had deteriorated significantly. The present government has taken a resolution for the comprehensive treatment and rejuvenation of the Najafgarh drain.

During the site visit, a decision was taken to develop a large and well-equipped park along with roads on both sides of the drain, which will improve connectivity between several localities. She also mentioned that work has commenced on the central verge beneath the metro corridor from Uttam Nagar to Dwarka Mor.

Directing officials to ensure timely completion, the Chief Minister emphasised that the garden should be developed beyond public expectations and dedicated to citizens at the earliest. She reiterated that the Delhi Government’s objective is to serve the people and work for their welfare.
Speaking on the occasion, Delhi Cabinet Minister Shri Pravesh Sahib Singh said that no significant development works had been undertaken in Uttam Nagar by the previous government, while encroachments continued on available land.

Local residents had long demanded a well-developed public park. He said that the present government has initiated this project and work is progressing at a fast pace. Within the next four months, the area will be transformed into a major recreational destination with Chhath ghats, developed water bodies, modern walkways, green spaces, an amphitheatre, sports facilities, an open gym, a food court and public amenities.

Key features of Atal Garden

The Atal Garden project aims to create a modern and inclusive community space for residents of the area. The project includes the development of two Chhath ghats and the installation of a 12-foot statue of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. Recreational facilities will include an amphitheatre with a seating capacity of 200 persons, an open gym and a food court. To enhance green cover, around 50 acres will be developed with lawns, and more than 6,000 saplings of indigenous species such as Amaltas, Neem, Siris, Gulmohar and Mango will be planted. The project also includes the construction of walking tracks, a public stage, public toilets and security guard rooms.