The Maharashtra Government has granted administrative approval for the construction of a Sound Garden and a Kids’ Play Area at the Balasaheb Thackeray Gorewada International Zoological Park. The project has been sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹1.98 crore.
The approval was recently issued by the Revenue and Forest Department following a proposal submitted by the Managing Director of Forest Development Corporation of Maharashtra (FDCM), Gorewada Zoo Limited. The nod is based on technical concurrence provided by the Superintending Engineer of the Public Works Circle.However, the sanction is limited to administrative approval and does not include financial clearance.
The project will be subject to various conditions laid down by the government.Authorities have been instructed to obtain all necessary technical sanctions before commencing civil and electrical works, in line with Finance Department guidelines. Verification of land ownership must be completed prior to execution, and the project must be implemented within the approved budget.The government has also directed strict adherence to e-tendering procedures for procurement and execution.
Environmental safeguards, including compliance with the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, as well as guidelines issued by courts and wildlife authorities, must be followed.In addition, approval from the Central Zoo Authority will be mandatory before the project is implemented. The proposed Sound Garden and Kids’ Play Area are expected to enhance visitor experience and provide dedicated recreational facilities for children at Gorewada Zoo.
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