Shimla: The 12th Meeting of the State Board for Wildlife, Himachal Pradesh, was held under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh here today. Detailed deliberations were held on proposals relating to industrial development, strategic border infrastructure, road connectivity, diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes and wildlife conservation. The proposals were discussed in view of developmental requirements, national security, environmental protection and wildlife conservation.
The Board approved establishment of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) and Intermediates Manufacturing Unit by M/s CMG Biotech Private Limited at Plot Nos. 53 and 54, Phase-I, Industrial Area, Sansarpur Terrace, District Kangra.
The proposal for diversion of 00-27-50 hectare of forest land within the Rakcham-Chhitkul Wildlife Sanctuary in favour of 11 MAHAR Regiment/Headquarters 136 (Independent) Infantry Brigade Group for the development of military infrastructure along the northern border at Nagasti, Tehsil Sangla, District Kinnaur, was also placed before the Board.
The proposal for diversion of 4.72 hectares of forest land within the Shikari Devi Wildlife Sanctuary in favour of the Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department, Seraj Division, District Mandi, for the widening and upgradation of the Bhulah–Shikari Devi Road was also discussed.
The Chief Minister also sought the panchayat wise data of monkeys and also reviewed the under construction Durgesh Arananya Zoological Park Bankhandi in Dehra of Kangra district and directed to expedite the construction work.
