Detailed plan will be prepared to improve quality of zoos across country: Javadekar

New Delhi: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Prakash Javadekar said that a detailed plan will be prepared to improve the quality of zoos across the country. He said, budget allocation will be enhanced to improve the experience of people who visit zoos.

The Minister today virtually interacted with children as part of Wild Life Week 2020 and gave away the Prani Mitra Award. He congratulated all the awardees who have shown exemplary compassion towards zoo animals.

Mr. Javadekar said, an economic valuation of ecosystem service of national zoos in Delhi showed that nature gives you more than what you spent on it. He said, government is committed to creating more zoos in the country and efforts will be made to promote public participation in conservation of wildlife. He said, development of zoos can ensure coordination between wildlife and humans.