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Govt to Upgrade + Expand 160 Zoos in PPP mode

(New Delhi) Government to Upgrade expand Zoos across the country in PPP mode
Environment, Forest and Climate Change,Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the government is working towards the upgradation and development of 160 Zoos in Public Private Partnership (PPP) across the country to encourage interaction between wildlife and humans, and help people observe and understand wildlife behaviour more closely.
The Union Minister informed that state governments, corporations, businesses and people will all be key elements of the plan. It will help give enhanced experience to the visitors especially the students and children and the future generation in order to nurture the connect between wildlife, nature and humans.
On the occasion Minister also launched a report of the CZA-TERI titled “Economic valuation of ecosystem services, National Zoological Park, New Delhi ‘.The report highlights the importance of habitats such as zoos to human wellbeing and the need of replication across India.