Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Uttarakhand Media Delegation Studies Ecology and Urban Development
A group of journalists from Uttarakhand visited two places in Chhattisgarh.
The trip was organised by the Press Information Bureau in Dehradun.
First, they visited Nandanvan Zoo and Safari.
The facility gives animals spaces designed to resemble their natural homes.
It also cares for rescued wildlife and supports conservation and research.
The journalists then visited Nava Raipur, a planned modern city.
They saw wide roads, traffic systems, green spaces and public buildings.
The visit helped them learn how development and environmental protection can be considered together.
A PIB Dehradun-organised delegation visited Nandanvan Zoo and Safari and Nava Raipur on the fourth day of a five-day Chhattisgarh tour.
Nandanvan spans about 320.15 hectares and includes a zoo, rescue centre and Khandwa Dam.
Its facilities include herbivore, bear, tiger and lion safaris, with wildlife from 43 species.
The delegation observed conservation, research, rescued-animal care and environmental-awareness initiatives at Nandanvan.
At Nava Raipur, journalists studied planned urban development featuring wide roads, green spaces and organised residential, commercial and institutional areas.
- Who
- A Uttarakhand media delegation led by PIB Dehradun Assistant Director Sanjeev Sundriyal.
- What
- The delegation visited Nandanvan Zoo and Safari and Nava Raipur to study wildlife conservation and planned urban development.
- When
- The fourth day of a five-day tour; the press release is dated 17/09/26 and describes the visit as occurring on Thursday.
- Where
- Nandanvan Zoo and Safari and Nava Raipur in Chhattisgarh, India.
- Why
- To give Uttarakhand journalists first-hand exposure to development and conservation models.
- Tour organiser
- PIB Dehradun under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India
- Tour duration
- Five days
- Nandanvan area
- Approximately 320.15 hectares, or 800 acres
- Wildlife coverage
- Facilities for 43 species
- Safari facilities
- Herbivore, bear, tiger and lion safaris
- Urban development focus
- Planned roads, traffic systems, green spaces, public facilities and residential and commercial areas
- Nandanvan water feature
- The 52.52-hectare Khandwa Dam