The state government will soon take measures for the protection and beautification of the historic Mir Alam Tank in the Old City.
This was announced by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, while he participated in the 58th Vanya Prani Saptah celebrations held at Nehru Zoological Park on Wednesday.
While assuring financial support for the development of the Zoo Park, the Chief Minister also made referential remarks regarding the Mir Alam Tank adjacent to the zoo. He said that the government also proposes to construct a "necklace road" around Mir Alam Tank.
The Chief Minister also emphasised the need to protect wild animals, and advised forest guards to take measures for the protection of animals.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister released a Gaur (Indian Bison) into the enclosure. The Nehru Zoological Park management had procured two female Gaurs from the Mysore Zoo Park under an animal exchange program, to facilitate pairing for the two male Gaurs that are already in the park.
He also flagged off a battery-operated transit system, and inaugurated an Orientation Hall called "Bio-Scope".
The CM released a booklet on tiger reserves and protected areas of Andhra Pradesh, a brochure on Nehru Zoological Park, and a poster to commemorate the 58th Vanya Prani Saptah celebrations.
Children who won various competitions conducted in connection with the Vanya Prani Saptah were also given prizes.
Forests Minister S Vijayarama Raju, Rajya Sabha member M A Khan, MLAs Ahmed Pasha Quadri and Mohammad Maozam Khan, and MLC M S Prabhakar were also present. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests S V Kumar welcomed the gathering. (INN)
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