Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park : In News
Himachal Pradesh’s upcoming Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in Kangra’s Dehra constituency is set to become India’s first zoo certified by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure.
- It is Situated in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency, Himachal Pradesh.
- The park will feature 34 enclosures within its Van Vaibhav Path and Biodiversity Court, housing 73 species, including Asiatic lions, crocodiles, gharials, and indigenous birds.
- With a budget of ₹619 crore, it emphasizes eco-friendly design and will be the first zoo to earn IGBC certification.
- Aims to attract tourists, create jobs, and promote eco-tourism in Kangra, reinforcing its status as Himachal Pradesh’s “Tourism Capital.”
- Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) formed in 2001 as part of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
- Headquarters: Based in Hyderabad, India.
