Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum:
Gujarat’s Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum in Balasinor, an iconic site is currently under consideration for a UNESCO geo-heritage tag. The park faces neglect in maintenance and management, impacting both visitor experience and the conservation of fossils.
- Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum is Located in Raiyoli, Balasinor, Gujarat, known for Late Cretaceous fossils of dinosaurs like Rajasaurus narmadensis.
- Uncovered in the 1980s by GSI geologists, it ranks as one of the world’s largest dinosaur egg hatcheries.
- Faces neglect with overgrown vegetation, broken displays, and frequent power outages.
- A nearby irrigation project poses risks to the fossil-rich area.
- Features like 3D mapping and VR tours but is affected by structural issues and funding delays.
- The Fossil Park Society coordinates upkeep efforts, and Nawabzadi Aaliya Sultana Babi, known as the “Dinosaur Princess,” advocates for its preservation.
