Early Times Report
Jammu, July 4: For zoo lovers, the first phase of Jambu Zoo project is likely to be completed by December ending this year and the Jungle Safari will be introduced in the Phase-2, an official here said on Sunday.
The work of Phase-1 is going on war footing and most probably will be completed in the month of December,? Amit Sharma, Additional Wildlife Warden said.
He said the first phase of the Zoo is being established at the cost of Rs 62.41 crore.
Developed by Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department, Jambu Zoo is coming up in an area of 227 hectares at Khanpur, Nagrota in the city outskirts along Jammu-Srinagar national highway at an estimated cost of Rs 121 crores.
The Wildlife Official said Blackbuck will be the center of attraction with other animals at the Zoo.
Another Wildlife official said, ?the Blackbuck has to be brought from Delhi Zoo, for which the Central Zoo Authority has given its approval.
He further revealed that deliberations are in progress with other wildlife sanctuaries for shifting more wild animals to the Zoo.
Animals like lions, tigers, bears, crocodiles, alligators will also be brought to the Zoo from states of Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, he said.
The Phase-I of Zoo will have water reservoir, leopard closures, fencing, circular restaurant, public amenities and ornamental plantation besides the facilities like water tanks, caves, aviary, ponds, cafeteria, road connectivity, which are almost nearing completion.
After Jammu and Kashmir became the Union Territory, all Central Laws were implemented here and the Zoo was also approved under the languishing project and approved by the Central Zoo Authority, the official said.
Jambu Zoo will be one of the biggest in north India and will also have an open amusement theatre and park for children besides battery operated cars and bicycles for the visitors.
It will be a landmark step for giving a boost to the tourism of Jammu region, he added.
The Commissioner Secretary, Forest and Environment, Sanjeev Verma on Friday also reviewed the progress of the project. |
