Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance
The Kozhikode Biological Park project is stalled due to a lack of funds and administrative oversight. Local representatives are questioning the project's viability and the current government's commitment to the initiative.
Why it matters
The project's failure highlights the risks of launching large-scale infrastructure projects without secure funding or proper planning.
The construction of the proposed Kozhikode Biological Park, initially conceived as a tiger safari park at Muthukad near Peruvannamuzhi, has lost steam amid a shortage of funds and lack of supervision by Forest department authorities.
No major work envisaged in the first phase of the multi-crore project has been completed at the site, even months after the foundation stone was laid. The future of the project has also become uncertain, with local administrators expressing doubts over the interest of the United Democratic Front (UDF)-led government in taking forward an initiative launched by the Left Democratic Front (LDF)-led government despite local protests.
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