LAGATAR24 NETWORK
Ranchi, Feb.4: Presiding over the 14th meeting of Jharkhand State Wildlife Board, Chief Minister Hemant Soren asked the forest department to adopt those models on which other states are working to save their forest cover and wildlife.
“If you give better facilities, then people will definitely come here,” CM Soren said.
The Chief Minister on the occasion 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 the environment and tourism.
“Jharkhand is full of natural wealth. It has unlimited forest cover and is endowed with diverse flora and fauna. There are several sanctuaries, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in the state, which would be used for the purpose of promoting eco-tourism,” Soren said.
It is worth mentioning that under the tourism policy, the government is working with the goal of bringing Jharkhand on the world stage by attracting tourists through wildlife.
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 partnerships will be encouraged.
The Department of Tourism will work with the Forest and Environment Department to develop and improve wildlife parks/zoos, bird watchtowers and other useful services for tourists. Wildlife sanctuaries and national parks will be integrated as an integral part of tourism.
A fossil park is under construction in Sahibganj. 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.
