The decision was taken at the 6th Meeting of the governing body of the Dudhwa Tiger Conservation Foundation on Thursday. There will be no increase in safari and entry fees for visitors wishing to experience the Dudhwa tiger safari in the upcoming season.
Furthermore, the trailer for a short film—documenting the relocation and rehabilitation of the village of Bharthapur—was launched, showcasing this unique initiative. Forest, environment and climate change minister Arun Kumar Saxena, chaired the meeting called to take a decision focusing on tourists, environmental conservation, and the welfare of local communities. On this occasion, two special initiatives focused on wildlife conservation and community engagement were also unveiled.
A book titled “Status and Monitoring of the Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros in Dudhwa National Park” (Rhino ID Handbook) was released, detailing the status of rhinoceroses and the monitoring efforts in the park.
He was assured that the necessary budget for conducting a study and preparing an estimate for the Suheli River will be approved and released shortly, with river-clearing operations set to commence soon, the statement read. Addressing local concerns and environmental challenges, Palia MLA Romi Sahni, highlighted the issue of silt accumulation in the Suheli River. Minister of State KP Malik, Palia MLA Romi Sahni, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Head of Forest Force Sunil Chaudhary, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Anuradha Vaimuri, secretary of the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, B Chandrakala, were present in the meeting.
