The Lucknow Municipal Corporation has taken up the ambitious task of developing this park on 15 acres at Kalli West, near Kisan Path on Rae Bareli Road, with an estimated budget of around Rs 18 crore, according to a government spokesperson.

The park will have 2,068 mango trees comprising 108 different species.

On Independence Day (August 15), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will also plant saplings here.

As part of Mission Amrit 2.0, the park aims to showcase 108 varieties such as Amrapali, Ambika, Dussehri and Chausa.

According to Lucknow Municipal Commissioner Inderjitmani Singh, a 400 square meter Mango Museum will be set up within the park. It will not only offer visitors the opportunity to admire and taste the mangoes, but will also have educational importance. Through digital media, it will show details of around 775 species of mango grown across the country.

A 'Mango Haat' will be created to promote the sale of mango products. This will also involve the help of the UP horticulture department and the Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture, Rehman Kheda.

As per requirements, 'Mango Kiosks' will be set up here, offering visitors the opportunity to relish various mango-based products.

The park's trails will be named after different species of mango. Mango-shaped lights will illuminate the park, contributing to its distinctive ambiance.

Visitors will be greeted by a large stone carved in the shape of a mango at the entrance. Plans include the creation of four mango murals and one tree mural within the park.

A 1,930 square meter pond will be built, with aquatic plants such as water lilies and lotuses, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of Mango Park. The park will house 18,828 plants, transforming it into a biodiversity center.

Shade species such as banyan, amaltas, gulmohar and peepal will be planted around the boundary walls of the park.

Using the Miyawaki method, 1,260 plants representing 20 different species including mango, guava, amla, jamun, maulshree, sheesham, Ashoka, hibiscus, kinnow, peepal, fig, karanja, behada, lemon and karonda will also be grown within the park. contributing to its greenery and ecological diversity.

To make Mango Park attractive to children, the state government will install 17 swings for children.

The main objective of establishing the Mango Park is to educate people about mangoes and highlight their Ayurvedic importance.

Mango Park is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025.