Bhubaneswar, March 11 -- Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched the 'AMA BHOOMI' (Assuring Mass Access through Bhubaneswar Open Space Ownership and Management)initiative, while inaugurating Ananda Bana at Shankarpur in Bhubaneswar.

This is a 5T initiative taken up by the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) to create and maintain open spaces promoting well-being, sustainability, and a resilient urban landscape in the state capital.

The strategic creation and maintenance of open spaces will not only enhance the quality of life for residents but also serve as a crucial environmental intervention, fostering a more climate-resilient environment by mitigating urban heat island impacts and increasing the city's green cover and bl...