Lion safari likely to start soon in NCR

The Haryana Government has recently kicked off a project to work on starting a lion safari in the National Capital Region (NCR). The government has initiated this process to promote tourism in this region.
Referring to this development, Rao Narbir Singh, Minister of Environment, Forest and Wildlife, Haryana, said, “We have directed officials to choose ideal places according to the required climate for lions. The officials have been asked to search potential places in two districts―Gurugram and Faridabad―having congenial environment and a mixture of adequate green cover and sandy area in the foothills of the Aravallis.”

Singh further stated that the lion safari in NCR will be developed on the similar lines as Gir Forest National Park to attract both the national and international tourists. Also, the Haryana Government is interested in developing another spot, which will serve as a breeding space for this endangered species apart from Gir.
This highly ambitious project of Haryana Government will likely cost around INR 1000 crore. Also taking into account that eight lions, including three cubs, have died in Etawah lion safari, the Haryana Government does not want to take any chances. The government in fact ensured that all the parameters will be looked at closely before starting the project.

The official also stated, “The government of Haryana wants to develop lion safari in the backyard of Delhi, and has therefore chosen NCR regions of Gurugram and Faridabad. This will help tourists experience the amazing world of wild animals.”