At the bank of which river is the newly inaugurated Amrut Biodiversity Park located?

The correct answer is Yamuna.

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• The Amrut Biodiversity Park, inaugurated in Delhi, is located along the bank of the Yamuna River.

Key Points

• The park is part of the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Yamuna Floodplain Restoration initiative.
• It is located along National Highway 24, near the Commonwealth Games Village.
• The park spans 115 hectares and features 14,500 native plants, 3.2 lakh riverine grasses, and four water bodies.
• Named after India's Freedom Struggle, it includes tracks like ‘First War of Independence’ and ‘Dandi March’.

Additional Information

• Yamuna River
  • It is the second-largest tributary of the Ganga.
  • Originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
  • Flows through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana before merging with the Ganga at Prayagraj.
• Yamuna Floodplain Restoration
  • A project by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to restore wetlands and improve biodiversity along the Yamuna.
  • Aims to mitigate urban flooding and improve groundwater recharge.
• Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
  • Responsible for planning and urban development in Delhi.
  • Undertaking multiple green initiatives to enhance Delhi’s environment.