According to news reports, the Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens have been renamed Amrit Udyan on Saturday. The action was taken to commemorate "Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav," the 75th anniversary of India's independence. From January 31, 2023, "Amrit Udyan," formerly known as "Mughal Gardens," will be accessible to the general public.
According to Navika Gupta, the Deputy Press Secretary to the President, "On the occasion of the celebrations of 75 years of Independence as 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,' the President of India has given a common name to the Rashtrapati Bhavan gardens as Amrit Udyan."
The Mughal Gardens, which make up the third circuit of the Rashtrapati Bhavan tour, will now be available to visitors for two months from January 31 to March 26, according to President Droupadi Murmu. In addition to this, she said, a few days have been set aside just for women, farmers, and people with disabilities. The action follows the Center's renaming of Rajpath to "Kartavya Path" in an effort to rid India of its colonial history.
The Amrit Udyan, which occupies a sizable area of 15 acres, has been described as the Presidential Palace's "heart." According to the website, the Amrit Udyan was inspired by the Mughal Gardens of Jammu and Kashmir, the gardens surrounding the Taj Mahal.
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(With inputs from ANI)
