Agro-tourism center built in Ragunan

Agro-tourism center built in Ragunan

JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is currently building an agro-tourism center in the Ragunan area, South Jakarta, in line with the municipality's determination to maintain the southern part of the city as a catchment location.

Head of City Agriculture Office Maharanto told reporters yesterday that the agro-tourism center is designed to provide green areas for Jakartans to relax and enjoy the view in the city.

He said his office has prepared a 12-hectare plot of land for fruit cultivation and another five-hectare plot for orchid growing.

"The project is also designed to be a fruit and orchid market," Maharanto said.

Currently, the office already has three fruit and orchid centers in the city: Lebak Bulus, Kembangan, Ragunan and a flower marketing center in Rawa Belong. (yns)