The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the 5th Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival at Thano reserved forest area here on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, the CM said that in addition to natural beauty, Uttarakhand is also rich in wildlife diversity. He said that the purpose behind organising this programme is to reduce the increasing gap between forests and common people. It will also promote bird-watching, which in-turn will increase tourism and provide employment to local people.
Referring to the importance of wildlife, Rawat averred that the Government is taking necessary measures to conserve it. State Forest minister Harak Singh Rawat opined that promoting bird-watching will boost employment opportunities. Chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh and principal chief conservator of forests Jairaj were also present on the occasion.