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Uttar Pradesh cabinet OKs land transfer to boost Saman Bird Sanctuary tourism
Uttar Pradesh cabinet OKs land transfer to boost Saman Bird Sanctuary tourism
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the free transfer of six hectares of Gram Sabha land near Saman Bird Sanctuary in Mainpuri to the Tourism Department for tourist facilities. The site…
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the free transfer of six hectares of Gram Sabha land near Saman Bird Sanctuary in Mainpuri to the Tourism Department for tourist facilities. The site will be named Mayank Rishi Bird Sanctuary. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna said the area attracts migratory birds from across India and abroad.
Saman Bird Sanctuary is a Ramsar site and seasonal lake in the Gangetic plains, popular with birdwatchers and photographers. The UP government said it is incorporating bird sanctuaries into national and international birdwatching circuits, and will build watchtowers, signboards, solar lighting and biodiversity study centres. Action plans for bird conservation and tourist convenience are also being prepared.
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Uttar Pradesh has ten Ramsar sites, the highest for any Indian state, but several face pressure from encroachment and pollution. The state government has been working to develop wetland tourism as a revenue source while meeting conservation obligations under the Ramsar convention. The 2003 Wildlife Protection Act requires buffer zone management plans around sanctuaries, and the tourism department will now need to build visitor infrastructure without disturbing bird habitats. A monitoring committee appointed by the National Green Tribunal tracks compliance at Ramsar sites. The next compliance report is due in December 2025.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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