(a) the number of Zoological Parks in the country;
(b) whether the Government has finalised a vision document for the development of
Zoological Parks/ Birds sanctuaries in the country; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
(a) the number of Zoological Parks in the country;
(b) whether the Government has finalised a vision document for the development of
Zoological Parks/ Birds sanctuaries in the country; and
(c) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRIMATI JAYANTHI NATARAJAN)
(a) There are 197 recognized zoological parks in the country.
(b) & (c) The Central Zoo Authority has prepared a document “Vision 2020†for future development
of Zoological Parks in the country. The bird sanctuaries does not come under the purview of the
Central Zoo Authority.