Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Accreditation

An significant development in India is expected to be the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park. It will become the first zoo in India to get accreditation from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and is situated in Bankhandi, Kangra district. The park's dedication to environmentally friendly and sustainable activities is shown by this accreditation. This was declared on November 2, 2024, by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Location

• IGBC certification reaffirms the attributes of environmental quality, reflecting on the design intent and ecological value addition.
• The park operates with the least ER of the natural ecosystem and involves conservation of the biological diversity of the park.
• The first phase of the IT park consists of a 25-hectare area, with a tentative cost of ?230 crore. The project is due to be completed by Q3 2025.
• The total estimated budget of the park is at ?619 crore, and over time it will be a popular tourist spot.
• Thus, the park’s objectives include the development of the whole tourism industry, increasing the revenue in the regions, locals’ employment, and increasing the recognition of culture and history.
• The zoo addresses both conservation policies and ideas and keeps a vast number of animals in a protected area.
• The idea of this park might be followed by other states in India for developing the culture of sustainability.
• In the case of Old Globe Park, people’s involvement must be addressed in order to get basic demographic groups into educational and conservation activities.