In a celebration of Mumbai’s vibrant greenery, the BMC just lately unveiled the winners of its annual backyard competitors. Held on the iconic Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Botanical Udyan and Zoo in Byculla, the occasion drew residents, company representatives, and authorities officers to honor town’s inexperienced expertise.
The backyard competitors
Cut up into indoor and out of doors classes, the competitors featured over 45 contributors, every showcasing their creativity and dedication to nurturing inexperienced areas. From lush podium gardens to revolutionary rooftop terraces, Mumbai’s numerous landscapes have been on full show.
The winners
Within the section of vertical gardens spanning 10-50 sq m, Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Firm Ltd secured the highest accolade, whereas Mumbai Worldwide Airport Ltd (MIAL) and Bharat Petroleum Company Ltd shared the runner-up place. Throughout the class of society/organisation podium gardens starting from 3,000-5,000 sq m, MIAL clinched the primary prize, with Parel’s Casa Grande and Hiranandani Gardens collectively receiving the second prize. Parel’s Ashok Tower triumphed within the society/group podium backyard class exceeding 5,000 sq m, with Bharat Diamond Bourse in BKC, and Macroteck Builders and Lodha Palace in Worli sharing the second spot.
For rooftop gardens measuring between 200-500 sq m, Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Co Ltd emerged because the frontrunners, whereas Lorna Oza in Malad and Shangri La society in Mulund shared the second place. Mahindra & Mahindra in Kandivli obtained the comfort prize for his or her commendable efforts. Within the vertical backyard class surpassing 100 sq m, Cricket Membership of India was recognised for his or her distinctive greenery, and Lodha Bellissimo in Decrease Parel stood out amongst societies, golf equipment, inns, and organisations sustaining non-public gardens exceeding 5,000 sq ft. Godrej & Boyce Manufacturing Firm Ltd emerged as the general victor, main in a number of classes and highlighting Mumbai’s dedication to inexperienced excellence.
The BMC’s annual flower present, held at Rani Baug, offered the right backdrop for these botanical marvels, attracting over 1.5 lakh guests this yr. Judging the competitors was a activity undertaken by specialists in horticulture, together with former chief horticulturists from prestigious institutes just like the Bhabha Atomic Analysis Centre (BARC) and BMC. Their meticulous analysis culminated within the announcement of winners, with emphasis positioned on innovation, sustainability, and aesthetic enchantment.
Jitendra Pardeshi, BMC’s superintendent of gardens highlighted the competitors’s position in selling environmental stewardship and group engagement throughout Mumbai.
