Shimla, July 26 -- Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday reviewed the progress of Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Bankhandi and directed the forest department to expedite the ongoing construction work in Dehra Sub Division of Kangra district, according to a statement from the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Office (CMO).

He asked the forest department to complete the first phase of the project by December 2026.

The Chief Minister reviewed the project's progress here today at his official residence, Oakover, and stated that the Zoological park would offer world-class facilities to tourists and become a major tourist attraction in the Kangra district.

In a statement, the Chief Minister said that the park will have three park...