Punjab's ₹5.36 Crore Plan to Develop Leopard Safari at Shivalik Sanctuary
Prowling into Punjab: ₹5.36-cr plan to turn Shivalik sanctuary into leopard safari hub

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The Punjab forest department has proposed a ₹5.36 crore plan to transform the Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary in Rupnagar district into the state's first leopard safari hub. This initiative aims to enhance eco-tourism and wildlife conservation while providing facilities like a nature interpretation center and walking trails.
- 01The project has been allocated ₹2 crore for the initial phase in the 2026-27 financial year.
- 02The sanctuary spans nearly 289 acres and is home to various wildlife, including leopards and sambar.
- 03The initiative aims to minimize human-wildlife conflict through comprehensive guidelines.
- 04The sanctuary was renamed in January to honor Guru Tegh Bahadur on his 350th martyrdom anniversary.
- 05The development is expected to boost local tourism and create employment opportunities.
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In a significant move for eco-tourism and wildlife conservation, the Punjab forest department has proposed a ₹5.36 crore development plan to transform the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary in Rupnagar district into Punjab's first major leopard safari destination. Renamed the Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary in January, the site will feature eco-friendly facilities such as a dedicated leopard safari, a nature interpretation center, walking trails, and wildlife viewing points. The first phase of the project is set to receive ₹2 crore in funding for the 2026-27 financial year, with construction expected to start shortly after state approval. Spanning 289 acres, the sanctuary is known for its rich biodiversity and serves as a habitat for leopards and other wildlife. Officials are preparing guidelines to reduce human-wildlife conflict as the area becomes a tourist attraction. This initiative is anticipated to enhance tourism in the Anandpur Sahib region and generate local employment, while also promoting ecological conservation and biodiversity awareness.
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The project is expected to boost tourism and create job opportunities in the Anandpur Sahib region.
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