The ceramic capital of India is rewriting its legacy. Khurja, long celebrated for its delicate pottery, is now home to Anokhi Duniya — the world’s first park built entirely from ceramic waste. This two-acre public space transforms more than 80 tonnes of discarded cups, plates, and vases into monumental art installations, showcasing how traditional craft can power a sustainable future.
From Waste to Wonder
Developed through a public-private partnership as part of the Yogi Adityanath government’s One District One Product (ODOP) push, Anokhi Duniya is an ambitious INR 5.86 crore project. It uses broken ceramics without melting or recycling them — integrating them as they are into giant sculptures, tree-shaped installations, walkways, and even flashlights. Every corner is designed to surprise visitors with playful details and eco-friendly ingenuity.
Art Meets Interaction
The park is not just an art gallery — it’s an immersive playground. Visitors can slide down an oversized teacup, relax in landscaped gardens, sip chai in a café carved out of a giant cup, or snap selfies at quirky installations. For local artisans, it doubles as an open-air museum that celebrates Khurja’s industrial pride and gives their products national and global visibility.
Culture, Sustainability & Tourism
Anokhi Duniya blends the ethos of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan with employment generation and cultural preservation. By repurposing waste into art, the park highlights India’s commitment to sustainable tourism and offers travellers a one-of-a-kind experience. Dr. Ankur Lathar, IAS, Vice-Chairman of the Bulandshahr-Khurja Development Authority, calls it “an outstanding example of waste-to-art and a model for similar projects nationwide.”
A Must-Visit for 2025
With its official opening scheduled for the end of September 2025, Anokhi Duniya promises to attract art lovers, families, and sustainability advocates alike. From the glowing ceramic-leaf tree to footpaths of broken plates, it reimagines waste as wonder and positions Khurja as a global beacon of creativity and environmental responsibility.
