- A new plan will be made for Vindhya Forest and South African Safari.
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Rajendra Shukla visited the Maharaja Martand Singh Zoo Dev White Tiger Safari in Mukundpur. During the visit, he inspected the safari’s arrangements and reviewed important plans for its future expansion.
Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Shukla said that Mukundpur’s White Tiger Safari has now become quite famous in the country and the state. It holds a special place among wildlife lovers, forest department officials, and tourists. This tiger safari, set amidst a natural forest, is unique in its own right, and watching the animals roam freely is heartwarming.
Currently, the White Tiger Safari covers approximately 120 hectares, with plans to add an additional 119 hectares. This will bring the total area to approximately 250 hectares. Under the expansion plan, 25 hectares will be dedicated to the White Tiger Safari and the remaining area will be dedicated to the zoo.
The Vindhya Forest Safari will be created on 36 hectares of land in the new expansion area. Additionally, a 30-hectare area will be dedicated to the South African Safari. Giraffes, zebras, and other herbivores will be released into the wild in the remaining area. Tourists will witness breathtaking sights of these animals crossing the road while driving, creating a truly national park-like experience.
The Deputy Chief Minister stated that the entire expansion plan has been reviewed. The government is striving to have the plan approved as soon as possible and to begin work expeditiously, so that tourists can have a new and grand experience here.
The Deputy Chief Minister inspected various enclosures including Bengal Tiger, White Tiger, Leopard, Panther, Butterfly Park, Reptile House in the safari and gave necessary instructions.