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Gandhinagar, September 25, 2025
In a joint effort to boost sustainable urban development and community wellness, Zydus Foundation and Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation (GMC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the transformation and maintenance of the Khoraj public park at Gandhinagar – Zydus GMC Garden. The park covers an area of 55,000 sq. m.
The MoU was formally signed by Commissioner Shri J. N. Vaghela (IAS), GMC and Ms. Meha Patel, Vice Chairperson of Zydus Foundation. The event was graced by Shrimati Miraben Patel, Mayor, GMC. Shri Gaurangbhai Vyas, Standing Committee Chairman, GMC, Shri Anilsinh Vaghela, Garden Samiti Chairman Shrimati Sonaliben Patel, and Shri B.R, Ahir, Deputy Municipal Commissioner, GMC were also present on the occasion.
Mayor, Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, Shrimati Miraben Patel commended Zydus and GMC for their collaborative initiative in promoting holistic wellness and a greener urban future and wished them all success in this endeavour.
The Municipal Commissioner, Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, Shri J. N. Vaghela appreciated Zydus’ involvement in the project and also lauded their attention to specific details in ensuring that the park is equipped with amenities that support both health and environmental goals.
Speaking on the new initiative, Ms. Meha Patel, Vice Chairperson, Zydus Foundation, said, “Zydus is dedicated to life and an important part of this is community wellness. Together with GMC we are re-creating a space that nurtures wellness, strengthens community bonds, and reaffirms our commitment to building healthier and happier communities. The space has been designed with a lot of unique features like the first dedicated cycling track within a public park. Additional amenities include age-specific play areas, a yoga deck for meditation, and sculptures created by local artists to promote regional talent.”
Shri Gaurang Vyas, Chairman of the Standing Committee, Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation, expressed confidence in the initiative’s impact, describing it as both highly effective and innovative. He added that it would stand as a model Public–Private Partnership (PPP) for the Gandhinagar region.
Under this MoU, Zydus Foundation through Zydus CSR initiatives, will undertake the transformation and maintenance of the park for seven years, transforming it into a vibrant, ecofriendly and inclusive space that supports community wellness and promotes greener urban spaces.
The transformed space will incorporate inclusive design elements like age-wise activity zones, navigation maps in braille to help visually challenged people, involvement of botanical experts for landscaping and sourcing of native trees, a dedicated cycling track, a zen garden with yoga deck, butterfly garden with gazebos, an artificial lake with bridge and a maze garden.
