Forest department to promote eco-tourism in Uttar Pradesh
Jun 28, 2012, 02.21AM IST TNN
LUCKNOW: Chief minister Akhilesh Yadav has directed the forest department to promote eco-tourism in the state. While reviewing the various schemes and projects of the forest department on Wednesday, he told the department to chalk out a plan for the development of National Chambal Sanctuary, Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary, Sarsai Nawar and Sita Dwaar to promote tourism as well create employment opportunities for local people.
The CM also directed for the development of Lakh Bahosi bird sanctuary, Kannauj and Nawabganj bird sanctuary to provide upgraded facilities to tourists. He asked the department to speed up the work on Lion Safari in Etawah, for which the government has already sanctioned Rs 5 crore in this year's budget. To promote tourism in Dudhwa, he said the forest rest houses and roads in the interiors of the national park should also be renovated. Besides, watch towers should be re-constructed. A sum of Rs 5 crore has also been sanctioned for the development of Dudhwa national park.In keeping with the model code of conduct, due to which ministers will not be able to participate in the Van Mahotsav on July 1, the forest department has postponed the event to July 4.
The CM announced that Van Mahotsav will begin on July 4 with the plantation of 3.15 lakh trees in 80 identified sites by ministers and people's representatives. The ministers and representatives will be provided a list of chosen sites for plantation.
The chief minister said that as a part of the Van Mahotsav, green belts will be raised with the involvement of ministers, people's representatives, local population, NGOs and social organisations.He said the plantation efforts of the department should make a visible change in the environment. He also directed the department to involve people in the plantation drives, like planting trees alongside canals with the help of farmers. The chief minister said strict action should be taken against the officers found involved in illegal felling of trees or financial bungling in plantation scheme.
The CM directed the Lucknow Development Authority to sort out the obstacles in developing Janeshwar Mishra Park and speed up the work as well.
The CM also directed for the development of Lakh Bahosi bird sanctuary, Kannauj and Nawabganj bird sanctuary to provide upgraded facilities to tourists. He asked the department to speed up the work on Lion Safari in Etawah, for which the government has already sanctioned Rs 5 crore in this year's budget. To promote tourism in Dudhwa, he said the forest rest houses and roads in the interiors of the national park should also be renovated. Besides, watch towers should be re-constructed. A sum of Rs 5 crore has also been sanctioned for the development of Dudhwa national park.In keeping with the model code of conduct, due to which ministers will not be able to participate in the Van Mahotsav on July 1, the forest department has postponed the event to July 4.
The CM announced that Van Mahotsav will begin on July 4 with the plantation of 3.15 lakh trees in 80 identified sites by ministers and people's representatives. The ministers and representatives will be provided a list of chosen sites for plantation.
The chief minister said that as a part of the Van Mahotsav, green belts will be raised with the involvement of ministers, people's representatives, local population, NGOs and social organisations.He said the plantation efforts of the department should make a visible change in the environment. He also directed the department to involve people in the plantation drives, like planting trees alongside canals with the help of farmers. The chief minister said strict action should be taken against the officers found involved in illegal felling of trees or financial bungling in plantation scheme.
The CM directed the Lucknow Development Authority to sort out the obstacles in developing Janeshwar Mishra Park and speed up the work as well.
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