Standing
proudly near the entrance to the Mamum Military Station and gracefully
welcoming all visitors to the station, is the magnificent Mercury Jal
Kunj. This complex of intricate rock garden and fountains is a feather
in the cap of the architectural skills of 29 Infantry Division Signal
Regiment and the Corps of Signals.
The landscaping of this rock garden
was brainchild of Maj Gen RK Mehta, GOC 29 Infantry Division who was
inspired after seeing a similar, but smaller rockery at 29 Infantry
Division Signal Regiment. Consequently, the task of construction of Jal
Kunj was entrusted to the same regiment whose able team of architects,
under the guidance of CHM Ramesh Kumar, took just about three months to
plan, design, landscape and finally built it up. The garden, especially
when seen in the backdrop of the lights of the fountains after dusk, can
stand at par with any renowned garden in Army cantonments.
Mercury Jal Kunj was
inaugurated by Maj Gen RK Mehta, amidst a festive atmosphere. Speaking on
the occasion, the GOC congratulated Col Sandeep Sharma, CO and all ranks
of the regiment for providing the residents of this sprawling garrison
with yet another favourite rendezvous.
input : Maj
Sushil Kumar