Forest & Wildlife Preservation Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak releases two cute Cubs in semi open area of z
Chandigarh, February 19: The policy aimed at the proper upkeep of the wildlife in the State is being carried forward with renewed vigour. The Forests and Wildlife Preservation Minister Mr. Lal Chand Kataruchak today released two Little tiger cubs from the Intensive Care. They were moved into the ‘Kraal’ (Semi Open Enclosure) at the Chhatbir Zoo. It is noteworthy that white tigress Gauri and Yellow tiger Arjun mated. This resulted in the birth of Abhay and Aryan. This happened at Diwali night, 12 PM on October 31st, 2024. These two tiger cubs are healthy. They will be released in the enclosure for viewing by common people after one more vaccine dose.
Minister inaugurated various projects
The Minister also inaugurated various projects on the occasion. These include the new building of the veterinary hospital. It replaces the old one. There is also the office of the Senior Veterinary Officer and the Veterinary Officer. The project features a room for the veterinary staff, Laboratory – 1, Laboratory – 2, and a Dispensary. Additionally, there is a Research Room, a Pantry, and two washrooms.
Apart from this, the service circulation path for use by the staff, feed fodder vehicle were also inaugurated. This would lead to the uninterrupted supply of feed as well as the fodder to the enclosures housing animals. Besides, a visitor path has also been constructed. It is 800 Metres long and 4 Metres wide. It is located outside the animal enclosures for the facilitation of public. Not only this, but two night shelters were unveiled for the night duty watchmen. Additionally, a logo of the Punjab Zoos Development Society (PZDS) was also unveiled.
The Minister also inspected the ongoing works pertaining to the parking stand for wildlife safari buses, visitor shelter near lion safari canteen, crocodile enclosure, parking stand for battery operated vehicle and feeding platform for angulets in deer safari.
The Chhatbir Zoo undertakes multitude of activities from time to time which are aimed at ensuring empathy towards the wild animals apart from awareness generation. Such initiatives include blood donation camps, Run for Wild race and Zoo education program. Through these programs, children, youth and other sections of the society are sensitized in the direction of developing an attitude of love and care towards the wild animals.
Among others present on the occasion included the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Head of Forest Force) Dharminder Sharma, Field Director of the Chhatbir Zoo Neeraj Kumar and Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Sagar Setia.
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