Khattar inspects Gurugram safari site

A jungle safari project spread over 10,000 acres in Gurugram and Nuh districts is set to become a major tourist attraction in the coming years. Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inspected the proposed site near Sakatpur village in Gurugram on Saturday. Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh was also present.

Khattar said the project had the potential to boost tourism in the state and would help preserve the natural beauty, biodiversity, and historical heritage of the Aravallis passing through Haryana. The safari would be developed with world-class facilities and the project would be implemented in four phases, with the first phase covering 2,500 acres.

It would also provide employment opportunities for local communities, he said.

Yadav assured support from the Central government for the development of the safari. During the site inspection, he also held discussions with Khattar and senior officers of the Haryana Forest Department about the plan for the first phase. He said the project would include local tree species and wildlife-friendly ecosystems to promote greenery and support biodiversity.

Rao Narbir said a roadmap was being prepared and the project would have four entry gates — near Sohna on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, on Tauru–Sohna road, near Naurangpur, and at Sakatpur village.

The ministers also reviewed the documentary and design presentation prepared by the Forest Department.