Archive · 24 Jun 2025
UP to Build High-Tech Rescue Centers for Wildlife
Uttar Pradesh is building four special centers to help wild animals that sometimes come close to people.
These centers will be in Meerut, Pilibhit, Maharajganj, and Chitrakoot.
They will take care of animals like tigers and leopards.
The state is spending Rs 57.20 crore on these centers, which will have treatment rooms and safe places for the animals.
The goal is to protect both the animals and the people who live near forests, helping them live together peacefully.
Uttar Pradesh is establishing four modern rescue centers to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
The centers will be located in Meerut, Pilibhit, Maharajganj, and Chitrakoot.
Facilities will include treatment units, quarantine zones, and training halls.
The project has a budget of Rs 57.20 crore, sanctioned by the state government.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) will provide manpower and support.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Forest and Wildlife Department.
- What
- Uttar Pradesh is establishing four modern rescue centers to manage human-wildlife conflict.
- When
- Construction is nearly complete and operations will begin soon.
- Where
- Meerut, Pilibhit, Maharajganj, and Chitrakoot in Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To reduce human-wildlife conflict and ensure the safety of both humans and animals.
- Initiative
- Establishment of rescue centers
- Location
- Meerut, Pilibhit, Maharajganj, Chitrakoot
- Purpose
- Reduce human-wildlife conflict
- Budget
- Rs 57.20 crore
- Executing Agency
- Construction and Design Services (CNDS)
- Support
- State Disaster Response Force (SDRF)
