Development of Zoological Parks

for Ministry of Environment and Forests | Date - 28-04-2010


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Master Plan, Construction of appropriate animal housings in zoos, Conservation Breeding Programme, Rescue and Rehabilitation, Animal Health care in zoos, Development of other infrastructure in zoos, Research, Training of in-service zoo personnel, Record keeping andInternational Co-operation.

The details of the financial assistance provided to the zoos State-wise, is at Annexure.

Zoo Authorityprovidesfinancialassistance torecognized zoosin thecountry for better upkeep and maintenance of animals in the zoos. Central assistance is released after processing the proposals and as per availability of funds. During the last financial year (2009-2010)Central Zoo Authorityhasreceivedproposals for financial assistance from 19 States including Madhya Pradesh as detailed in Annexure. In the current financial year (2010-2011), proposals have been received only from 3 States namely Andhra Pradesh,

This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment and Forests (independent charge) Shri in a written reply to a question by , Shri Singh Patel, Shri Patel, & Shri in today.

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