SMART Eco Park, Panvel

SMART is a not for profit organization based in India. With 8 years of work, it has converted 20 acres of barren land situated near Mumbai into a rich bio diverse ecopark for children.

SMART Park provides a unique interactive learning studio for developing solutions to global problems on environment and peace, for 6- 18 year old children from all over the world.

World-class design and operational facilities include:

Information Centre made from recycled containers to provide information on ecological issues

Education Centre to learn about current environmental challenges such as global warming

Discovery Centre for learning about future technologies related to energy use and generation

Clean energy zones with working wind and solar energy generation to demonstrate practical application of clean energy solutions

Medicinal forest for learning about the healing power of nature and natural remedies

Global Citizens Zone to learn the essence of peaceful coexistence with each other and nature

Rainwater harvesting tanks to demonstrate earth water tablet recharging methods

Yoga and Meditation Centre to acquire skills to be in harmony with the outside world and internal energy balance

Animal shed with purebred Gir cows to understand the importance of the cow in Indian culture and to house rescued animals

Amphitheatres to perform plays for spreading awareness on ecological and cultural issues

Smart Park provides in a fun and interactive way, special skills that children will need in the next 50 years such as the ability to be a global citizen, have strong inner values, be sustainable and be at peace with nature and each other.

Take a look at our Panvel road trip planner to schedule your visit to SMART Eco Park and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.
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