City Anchor: At the age of 16, Sayajirao noted, Kamatibagh would become the lungs of Vadodara, on the completion of 100 years, the then minister was welcomed with an elephant necklace.

Amidst the development of concrete forests, the 146-year-old Gaekwadi lung-like Kamatibagh is struggling for the well-being of the people. On World Environment Day, 71-year-old Devanshu Vaishnav, a former officer of Kamatibagh, the only living in the city, said that the words uttered by Sayajirao Gaekwad at the time of the construction of Kamatibagh are proving to be true. At that time, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad had noted that I accept this cost so that after the next 100 years, Sayajibagh will prove to be the 'lungs' of Vadodara. More than 98 types of plants were planted in 113 acres. At present, there are more than 5,000 trees, including Aushadhivan. We know Sayajibagh as Kamatibagh. Because there was a village of Kamati behind Narhari Hospital near Sayajibagh at that time. Years ago, the police band in the band stand used to entertain the citizens from 5 pm to 6:30 pm every Sunday. A museum was also set up along with a zoo in Sayajibagh. It may be recalled that in 1978, when Kamatibagh completed 100 years, the then Gujarat minister Gordhandas Chokhawala was given a unique welcome. He was welcomed with a garland by an elephant in the garden itself. Mayor Ramanbhai Patel, Director of Kamatibagh Gautamsinh Gaekwad, Garden Officer Devanshu Vaishnav were present on the occasion. The loan for the funeral ceremony was given in the guest house In Kamatibagh, 3 guest houses were built so that the citizens could get space at a reasonable price for auspicious occasions. Loans were given to hold funeral ceremonies. Before 1980, party plots were not in circulation. By the 1980s, the townspeople had organized many occasions.