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News India Live, Digital Desk: A new chapter is going to be added in the field of tourism and wildlife conservation of Jharkhand. Palamu Tiger Reserve, world famous for its biodiversity, is now the state’s first Tiger Safari ready to host. The start of this project will not only boost tourism in Jharkhand, but people will also get the exciting experience of seeing tigers from close.
Highlights of the project: What is the government’s plan?
The state government has started the tender process for designing and building the infrastructure for the construction of this safari.
master plan: The safari will be developed as per international standards, in which an environment like natural habitat will be created for the tigers.
Architectural Services: The help of experts is being taken for the design of safari enclosures, safari routes, watch towers and facilities for tourists.
place: This safari will be made in the buffer zone of Palamu Tiger Reserve or the designated area nearby, so that there is no problem to the wildlife of the core area.
Tourism and employment will get a new dimension
The construction of Tiger Safari in Palamu is expected to bring several major changes:
Inflow of tourists: Presently people of Jharkhand go to neighboring states (like West Bengal or Madhya Pradesh) for tiger safari. Now they will be able to enjoy it in Palamu itself.
Local Employment: The start of safari will open new sources of income for guides, drivers, hoteliers and local handicraftsmen.
Conservation awareness: Seeing tigers closely will increase people’s sensitivity and interest in their conservation.
Palamu Tiger Reserve: at a glance
Palamu Tiger Reserve is one of the first 9 tiger reserves in India, which were established in 1973 under ‘Project Tiger’.
Area: It is spread over approximately 1,129 square kilometers.
living organisms: Apart from tigers, creatures like leopards, Indian elephants, Gaurs, and Sloth Bears are found here.
Challenges and security arrangements
Wildlife regulations (National Tiger Conservation Authority – NTCA) will be strictly followed during the construction of the safari.
Security Wall: High-level fencing and security walls will be built to protect both tourists and animals.
Eco-Tourism: The focus of the project will be on ‘eco-friendly’ construction so that the peace and ecosystem of the forest is not affected.
