The scheme titled “Revamping of Bansra Gali Zoological Garden, Murree (On-Going Scheme)” has been initiated to upgrade and modernize the zoological garden through the development of new animal enclosures and improved public facilities. The core objective of the project is to protect and rehabilitate biodiversity while ensuring that both tangible and intangible benefits accrue to the local community. The scheme also aims to create new employment opportunities for local residents, establish a research platform for university students, and promote eco-tourism as a means of enhancing community income through related economic activities.
The final outcomes of the project include strengthened protection and rehabilitation of biodiversity with direct benefits to the surrounding community, generation of new job opportunities for unemployed segments of society, and the provision of dedicated research facilities for students. The scheme will support eco-tourism development, contributing to increased per capita income of the local population, while delivering modern animal and visitor facilities. Additional outcomes include captive breeding of endemic and endangered wildlife species, expanded opportunities for research and education in biodiversity and life sciences, and the provision of improved recreational facilities for the general public and visitors.
Project Duration and Financials:
Gestation Period: 24 months (01.07.2024 to 30.06.2026)
Total Cost: Rs. 3,915.598 Million