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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today here said that the State Government is working diligently towards its vision of making Kangra the tourism capital of the

State.

He said that as part of this initiative, the first phase of the Durgesharanya Zoological Park in Bankhandi, situated in the Dehra sub-division of Kangra district, is set to be completed by June 2025.

The entire project spanning over 180 hectares would be executed in three phases within three years, with an estimated cost of Rs. 619 crore.

He said that the park is poised to become a major tourist attraction, significantly boosting the local economy and providing numerous employment opportunities for locals and youth.

Chief Minister said that the construction of buildings for this Zoological Park would be managed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), following an MOU signed on May 24,

2024.

Additionally, the fencing, water conservation activities, pedestrian pathways, and drainage systems of the zoo would be handled by HIMUDA.
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