Botanic Garden of India Republic (BGIR), NOIDA

Botanic Garden of India Republic (BGIR) was set up in April 2002 as part of the Botanical Survey of India .

The scheme was identified as a “Green Channel” project under the National Jai Vigyan Science & Technology Mission of the Ministry of Science & Technology and approved by the Planning Commission. Its objective was the ex situ conservation and propagation of rare and indigenous plants, to serve as a ‘centre of excellence’ for research and training, and to build public awareness through environmental education.