In pursuit of creating a model of excellence in wildlife conservation and public engagement, the Assam Government has allocated an impressive budget of Rs 350 crore for the overall development of the Assam State Zoo in capital city Guwahati.
The mega project extends beyond the animal kingdom, with plans for a dedicated children’s park and a specialized animal hospital as well which will be developed with stipulated time of 4.5 years, informed CM Himanta.
Additionally, the government will establish state-of-the-art zoos in both Kaziranga and Dibrugarh, promising an enriched experience for visitors. A remarkable aspect of the initiative is the adoption of personal responsibility for animal care, ensuring a holistic approach to the well-being of the zoo’s inhabitants.
CM Himanta stated that the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) will be taking on the responsibility for the welfare of the one-horned rhinos in the zoo. He emphasized that the private sector has the potential to assume animal care responsibilities.
First giraffe calf born in Guwahati Zoo named ‘Parijat’ by CM Himanta
CM Himanta christened the first giraffe calf born in the Assam State Zoo as ‘Parijat’, selected from hundreds of suggestions on social media. The ceremony was organised in the zoo, where the male calf was born on November 16.
Underlining a commitment to animal welfare, he also informed that two dedicated veterinarians will ensure optimal care, while state-of-the-art enclosures will provide a habitat conducive to the well-being of the zoo’s residents.
“The calf was rejected by its mother after birth. She refused to feed it. We called in Tushar Kulkarni, an expert in this field from Mumbai. Under his guidance, our team here has taken good care of the calf and it is completely healthy,” he said.
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