More than 70% of the Dr. Radhakrishnan Shiksha Sankul campus in Jaipur is made up of open areas, some of which have been manicured and the rest of which is covered with local natural flora, which is home to many local birds, insects, and other creatures.

The campus itself is a self-sustaining “Bio-Diversity park” in the middle of the city, complete with a functioning eco-system. As long as it is kept free of waste and the native vegetation is preserved, it will remain an oasis in an urban setting.

People from the surrounding neighbourhood are welcome to run, stroll, and exercise on campus during non-working hours and days. They may be seen playing cricket on the paved parking lots throughout the daytime.

There are several ways that costly urban real estate may be put to better use than attempting to construct and maintain public spaces and parks, such as by regulating how long they can be used by primary users and by the general public to improve their mental and physical well-being.

To demonstrate Shiksha Sankul’s environment, I’ve put together an amateurish collage and a few images.