Chandigarh, July 18 – Haryana Environment Forests and Wildlife Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, met Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal and Union Environment Minister, Sh. Bhupender Yadav today in New Delhi to discuss the proposed world’s largest jungle safari project in the Aravalli region.
Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh, while giving information after the meeting held in New Delhi on Friday shared that this project, to be developed across nearly 10,000 acres, will be developed in four phases. The first phase, covering 2,500 acres, is expected to begin soon. This project will play an important role in wildlife conservation along with promoting green tourism.
To ensure the safari is equipped with global-standard facilities and best practices, Rao Narbir Singh, along with Chief Minister, Sh.Nayab Singh Saini and Union Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, recently visited the ‘Vantara’ jungle safari in Jamnagar, Gujarat. This visit helped the team understand key aspects related to technology, structure, and conservation that can be adopted for the Aravalli project.
He further shared that Union Environment Minister, Sh. Bhupender Yadav has assured full support from the centre government to fast-track this initiative. The minister said that such projects are crucial in highly urbanized areas to support environmental balance and sustainable ecosystems.
Rao Narbir Singh said the safari will not only draw nature lovers and tourists but will also create employment opportunities for local youth, boost the regional economy, and enhance Haryana’s global image as a green state.
To further rejuvenate the Aravalli hills and conserve its ecosystem, the “Matri Van Abhiyan” will begin on July 27 in Gurugram. Union Ministers, Sh. Manohar Lal and Sh. Bhupender Yadav will lead the plantation drive. Rao Narbir Singh informed that this campaign falls under the larger Aravalli Green Wall Project, which aims to develop a three-layered green forest zone. The campaign is inspired by Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s call for “ Ek ped Maa ke Naam”
As part of this effort, around 20,000 saplings will be planted from Shiv Nadar School to Ghata Chowk. Rao Narbir Singh called it a major step towards greenery, water conservation, and improving air quality, and urged the residents of the district to participate actively.
