Blackbuck reserve to be developed in Indi in Vijayapura district of Karnataka
The Karnataka government has announced plans to develop a tree park and a blackbuck reserve in the Indi region of the Vijayapura district. The project aims to promote afforestation and environmental conservation in honor of the late seer Sri Siddeshwara Swami.
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Local infrastructure and environmental conservation projects are critical for regional ecological health and community development.
The government of Karnataka plans to develop a tree park and a blackbuck reserve in Indi in Vijayapura district, Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced on August 30.
The Minister inaugurated the Gyanyogi Sri Siddeshwara Swami Arboretum in Savalsang village. He said it was dedicated to the memory of the seer who had advocated afforestation and had personally planted some saplings in the village.
“We continued the process and built this park,” the Minister said. He appreciated officers of the department for developing the park at a cost of ₹2.5 crore.
“It is everyone’s duty to save and develop forest wealth. We remain indebted to Sri Siddeshwara swami for his work in creating awareness about environment protection,” he said.
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