The tiger safari at Jhargram will be the second in the state, with the existing one at Siliguri in North Bengal already emerging as a popular destination
Kolkata: The state govt has identified 250 acres of land opposite Jhargram Zoological Park, out of which 65 acres will be utilised for a tiger safari project. The project was announced in the state budget by finance minister Swapan Dasgupta. A senior forest official said a nature interpretation centre would be developed, a natural canal flowing at the rear of the existing zoo would be rejuvenated, and boating activities introduced.
Tourist footfall will double once the project is completed and Jhargram will emerge as one of the top destinations on Bengal’s tourism map,” state forest minister Manoj Kumar Oraon said following a ground visit along with senior officials of his department. “There will be a cafeteria, stalls by self-help groups and allied tourist amenities involving local people with the aim to enhance their livelihood,” the official said, adding that Rs 10 crore has already been sanctioned for the project. “Our govt is laying special emphasis on development of tribal areas. It is not about releasing some tigers here, we are eyeing a massive tourism boost in Jhargram with development of the tiger safari.
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