Archive · 19 Jun 2025
UP Approves New Rhino Rehabilitation Areas in Dudhwa Park
The Uttar Pradesh government is creating two new homes called Rhino Rehabilitation Areas (RRAs) in Dudhwa National Park for rhinos.
They are allocating Rs 1.5 crore for the project.
This money will be used to improve the rhinos' habitat, provide medicine, and get monitoring equipment.
The goal is to protect rhinos and other endangered species by safeguarding their natural environment and helping to stop poaching.
Local communities will also be taught about conservation.
Uttar Pradesh government approved establishing two Rhino Rehabilitation Areas (RRAs) in Dudhwa National Park.
A budget of Rs 1.5 crore has been allocated for the project.
Funds will be used for habitat maintenance, medicines, construction, and equipment.
The project aims to conserve rhino habitats and strengthen surveillance to curb poaching.
Training programs will be organized to involve local communities in conservation.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government and Forest and Wildlife Department.
- What
- Establishment of two new Rhino Rehabilitation Areas (RRAs).
- When
- Announced on Thursday.
- Where
- Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To conserve rhino habitats, strengthen surveillance systems, and involve communities in conservation.
- Project Name
- Establishment of Rhino Rehabilitation Areas (RRAs)
- Location
- Dudhwa National Park, Uttar Pradesh
- Funding
- Rs 1.5 crore
- Habitat Maintenance
- Rs 1.27 crore
- Medicines and Chemicals
- Rs 7 lakh
- Construction Work
- Rs 4.8 lakh
- Monitoring Equipment
- Rs 7 lakh
