Shimla, July 24 -- Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has launched an ambitious Thematic Garden Project at the Durgesh Aranya International Zoo in Dehra, Kangra district, and released Rs 4 crore for its implementation through the Himachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Board (HPSBB).
The project, to be executed by the Chief Wildlife Warden with technical support from the HPSBB, is aimed at conserving the state's rich biodiversity while promoting environmental education, scientific research and sustainable eco-tourism.
Spread over 22,247 square metres (around 5.5 acres), the thematic garden has been conceived as a unique ecological destination that will provide visitors with an immersive experience of Himachal Pradesh's div...