Dibrugarh, September 7 (Daily Kiran) : The Assam government is set to establish a state-of-the-art wildlife safari and rescue center in Dibrugarh district, with an investment of approximately ₹534 crores. Officials announced this initiative on Monday, emphasizing its goal to enhance wildlife conservation, rescue operations, research, and eco-tourism within the state.
The wildlife safari and rescue center will be constructed on around 235 hectares of land within the Namdang Reserve Forest, located roughly 20 kilometers from Dibrugarh city and about 30 kilometers from Dibrugarh Airport. Assam’s Minister for Forest and Climate Change, Jayanta Malla Baruah, recently reviewed the project in a meeting with senior officials from the forest department and related agencies.
According to officials, the project will be executed in two phases by the Assam Public Works Department (PWD). The first phase will focus on creating enclosures for key wildlife species such as tigers, rhinos, leopards, and bears, with an investment of approximately ₹259 crores. This phase will also include a veterinary hospital and a specialized rescue center for the treatment and rehabilitation of wild animals.
The second phase will require an investment of around ₹275 crores, concentrating on exotic species and advanced research facilities. Proposed infrastructure includes enclosures for Asian lions, cheetahs, zebras, and hippopotamuses, alongside a cutting-edge research center.
Officials expressed optimism that the proposed center will emerge as a leading facility for wildlife conservation and rescue in Upper Assam. It is also expected to boost eco-tourism and create employment opportunities in the region. With its proximity to Dibrugarh city and the airport, access to this facility will be convenient for tourists, strengthening the potential for wildlife tourism development. This project is part of the Assam government’s broader efforts to expand wildlife conservation infrastructure and develop modern facilities for the rescue, treatment, rehabilitation, research, and management of wild animals.
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