The disaster which hit the Himalayan State recently has not only caused considerable damage to the properties of the Forest department, it has also destroyed many national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, many forest rest houses and other infrastructure in both Garhwal and Kumaon regions.
According to the Additional Secretary, Forest and Environment, Manoj Chandran, the department has received information from various parts of the State in Garhwal and Kumaon regions about the damage to its properties. “The damage wreaked on department property is estimated to be valued at Rs 1.3 crore and this includes damage to forest rest houses and other department structures. At present rescue work is being conducted in the Garhwal region so the exact figure of the damage has not been compiled,” said Chandran.