BHOPAL : The proposal of relocation of Gujarat Lions to Palpur Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in Chambal has stuck once again.
Forest minister Gaurishankar Shejwar,
replying to a question in the House on Thursday, said Supreme Court’s
technical committee, in its report, has pointed out that the area of the
sanctuary area was insufficient for lions. Shejwar told the House that a
plan to enhance sanctuary area has been prepared under which two
villages namely, Baghcha and Jahangarh would be included in sanctuary
area.
Shejwar said an amount of Rs 69 crore
would be spent on the sanctuary. He said presently the government would
spent Rs 30 crore and the same amount would be adjusted after getting
funds from the Centre.
Shejwar said 24 villages were relocated initially and the remaining 2 villages would be relocated soon.
MLA Satyapal Singh Sikarwar alleged that
as many as 1600 families have been relocated so far but none has been
provided basic amenities. Shejwar, in his reply said the displaced
families have been provided all facilities.
He said delay has been caused in the
matter as Gujarat government was reluctant to part with the lions and
the matter was being dealt with by the Supreme Court.
He further added that Lion project was
launched in 1996 and a sum of Rs 49.07 crore has been spent on it.
Shejwar also admitted that deadline of relocating Lions in Kuno could
not be given as the matter is in the Supreme Court.
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