Rs 3.59Cr central aid for Bihar Tiger Reserve

The only tiger reserve of the state would be developed as tourists’ spot with this central funding Submitted on 12/12/2011 - 12:13:27 PM Patna: The Bihar government has chalked out a detailed plan to develop Valmikinagar Tiger Reserve (VTR) in West Champaran district. Tourism Minister Sunil Kumar Pintoo said the central government has sanctioned Rs 3.59 crore for the development of the VTR, the only tiger reserve in the state. The first installment was received by the state government recently. The Minister said the Building Construction Department has been entrusted the task of sanitation, landscaping, approach road, signage, electric work and wall. The VTR would be developed in such a manner that it would attract a large number of tourists not only from the country but also from the globe. As per the plan, a mini auditorium and illustrated museum would be constructed at an estimated const of Rs 45 lakh. Twelve-room tourist lounge would be renovated at a cost of Rs 23 lakh. In addition, an amount of Rs 13.70 lakh would be used for construction of bridges and roads. In a view to increase the number of animals, grass land management would be developed as per the eco tourism. http://www.igovernment.in/site/rs-3.59cr-central-aid-bihar-tiger-reserve