Nadukani zoo-safari park project to be fast-tracked, says Minister O.J. Janeesh
The Kerala government is fast-tracking the development of the Nadukani zoo-safari park project by forming a local coordination committee. The project involves environmental impact assessments and the integration of existing plantation workers into the new facility.
Why it matters
The project represents a significant infrastructure and tourism development effort that balances conservation with local employment.
The activities related to the proposed zoo-safari park at Nadukani will be expedited, said Sports, Youth Affairs and Museums Minister O.J. Janeesh.
Speaking after a review meeting held at the Taliparamba block panchayat hall on the proposed project, the Minister said much time had already been lost. To speed up work and coordinate departments, a local committee has been formed with the Taliparamba MLA as chairman and the Zoo department Superintendent as convenor.
The committee comprises the District Collector, block panchayat president, presidents of Kurumathur and Chapparapadavu grama panchayat, within which the project area falls, the Revenue Divisional Officer, a representative of Social Forestry wing, Safari Park Special Officer and other officials.
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