The Jatmai and Ghatarani regions of Gariaband district will soon be developed as a ‘Wildlife Conservation Park’.
As about Rs12 crore has been sanctioned by the State Government in the first phase of the work plan prepared for the project, officials stated.
A meeting regarding to discuss the project plans was held under the aegis of local MlA Chandulal Sahu at Jatmai on Tuesday.
District Collector Niranjan Das, Zila Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Ritesh Agrawal along with officials from State Forest, Water Resources and Public Works Departments were present in the meeting.
Notably, in the proposed plan for park development, officials said that the region has a significant deer population. leopards, Nilgai and Wild boar are also found in this forest area. A fencing of around 29 kilometres long covering 2565 areas had been done.
Pasture will be developed in the grazing area of the forest. Also, four ponds would be constructed for the feeding and drinking water facilities for the wild animals.
Moreover, three barriers and five towers will be installed. The Administration will also ensure that the flow of water falls continues round the year.
An open stage is to be set up at ‘Paryavaran Chetna Kendra’. The Water Resources Department will develop garden and boating facilities at Torenga Dam. Parking arrangements are also in the plan for the convenience of the tourists.
Officials stated that a Forest Management Committee will look after the entire operations after the project is completed.