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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu announced plans for a new zoological park in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, showcasing 78 species including the Asiatic lion. The Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park aims to boost local tourism and provide employment opportunities while promoting sustainable infrastructure. Sukhu emphasized that the park will blend conservation with innovation, making Kangra the state's tourism crown jewel. The project, expected to cost Rs 619 crore, is already underway, with Sukhu overseeing crucial developments and aiming for timely completion.

Key Points: Sukhvinder Sukhu Reveals Kangra's New Zoological Park Plans

  • Himachal's Kangra park to showcase 78 species including Asiatic lions
  • Sukhvinder Sukhu highlights economic and environmental benefits of the park
  • Park aims to make Kangra Himachal's tourism capital with eco-friendly design
  • Significant projects and foundations laid by Sukhu in Dehra constituency
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Himachal to showcase 78 species, including Asiatic lions in Kangra

Himachal's new park in Kangra to feature 78 species including lions, boosting tourism.

"It will not only be a tourist attraction but also a model of sustainable infrastructure. - Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu"

Shimla, June 3

Himachal Pradesh will showcase 78 species, including the Asiatic lion, hog deer, monitor lizard, crocodile, ghadiyal and various bird species at a zoological park in Kangra district that will also have a wetland aviary for indigenous bird species, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said on Tuesday.

He said the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park would boost tourism activities significantly and provide employment and self-employment opportunities.

With its natural beauty, unique attractions, and eco-friendly infrastructure, the park will go a long way in making Kangra district the state’s tourism capital, an official statement quoting Chief Minister Sukhu said on Tuesday.

Chief Minister Sukhu, who inaugurated and laid foundation stones of six projects worth Rs 100 crore in the Dehra Assembly constituency, said the zoological park is being constructed at Bankhandi at a cost of Rs 619 crore.

In the first phase, Rs 150 crore will be spent on construction of 43 enclosures.

Around 90 per cent work of the boundary wall has been completed, besides which eight check dams have also been constructed.

Chief Minister Sukhu directed the construction of more check dams to facilitate rainwater harvesting.

He said it would not only be a tourist attraction but also a model of sustainable infrastructure, blending conservation with innovation.

Chief Minister Sukhu also visited various under-construction sites in the zoological park and gave directions for its improvement and on-time completion.

He said that this project must be completed within the stipulated period so that benefits of the project could be reaped well in time.

Besides dedicating a Community Health Centre at Haripur in Dehra, constructed with an outlay of Rs 4.96 crore, Chief Minister Sukhu also laid the foundation stone of the administrative and diagnostic block of the health centre, food commissary and quarantine and lift water supply scheme of the zoological park.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
This is fantastic news! Himachal needs more such eco-friendly tourist attractions. The Asiatic lion enclosure will be a major draw. Hope they maintain high standards of animal care and welfare. 👍
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Priya M.
While the project sounds impressive, I hope they've done proper environmental impact studies. Kangra's natural beauty shouldn't be compromised for tourism. The check dams for rainwater harvesting are a good initiative though.
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Amit S.
₹619 crore seems like a huge investment! Hope this brings real employment opportunities for locals and not just temporary construction jobs. The health center addition is a welcome move too.
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Neha T.
Excited about the wetland aviary! Himachal has such beautiful indigenous bird species that most tourists never get to see. This could be great for education and conservation. When is the expected opening date?
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Sanjay V.
Good initiative but implementation is key. Hope they don't cut corners in construction like many other projects. The CM's focus on timely completion is encouraging. Fingers crossed!
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Kavita R.
As someone from Kangra, I'm both excited and worried. Tourism boost is needed but hope our peaceful mountains don't become too crowded. The balance between development and preserving our culture is important.

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