– Omprakash Mishra
Ranchi : Chief Minister Hemant Soren while presiding over the 14th meeting of Jharkhand State Wildlife Board said that many states are working for their forests and wildlife. The Forest Department should adopt that model in Jharkhand. If you give better facilities, then people will definitely come here. The Chief Minister has ordered widening of the roads passing through the forest land including Palamu Tiger Reserve, Lavalong Wildlife Sanctuary, Gautam Buddha Wildlife Sanctuary, removing the hurdles in the construction of the bridge at the earliest.
The Chief Minister said that wildlife is an integral part of environment and tourism. Jharkhand is full of natural wealth. It has unlimited forest cover and is endowed with diverse flora and fauna. He said that there are several sanctuaries, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the state, which would be used for the purpose of promoting eco-tourism. It is known that under the tourism policy, the government is working with the goal of bringing Jharkhand to the world stage by attracting tourists through wildlife.
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Camp will be set up in the forests for tourists
In compliance with the provisions of the Forest (Protection) Act 1980 and the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, the provision of camping at various eco-friendly places has been made under the tourism policy. For this, public private partnership will be encouraged. The Department of Tourism will work with the Forest and Environment Department to develop and improve wildlife parks/zoos, bird watch towers and other useful services for tourists. Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks will be integrated as an integral part of tourism.
construction of fossil park
Fossil Park is under construction in Sahebganj. 95% of the construction has been completed. After its construction, tourists will be able to see fossils from hundreds of years ago. The Chief Minister has given special instructions to the Forest Department regarding its construction. The Forest Department is exploring the possibilities of Fossil Park at other places including the hills of Rajmahal.