Northeast India’s Only English and Hindi Satellite News Channel

Rs 11 crore cleared to install sensor barriers in Kaziranga: Assam Govt. tells NGT

First Published: 27th April, 2018 10:09 IST

In a bid to check accidental deaths of animals near Kaziranga National Park, the Assam government informed the National Green Tribunal that a budgetary allocation of Rs 11 crore has

In a bid to check accidental deaths of animals near Kaziranga National Park, the Assam government informed the National Green Tribunal that a budgetary allocation of Rs 11 crore has been cleared by the assembly to install sensor-operated automated traffic barriers.

The state government informed also said that the amount would be released immediately. The tendering process for installation of the barriers in six areas inside the park has already been initiated and the date of opening of tender is May 14. The matter will now be heard on July 18.

The tribunal had earlier rejected the Assam government’s proposal to engage manpower instead of installing sensor-operated traffic barriers to control the accidental deaths of animals near the Kaziranga National Park.

It may be mentioned that many cases of animal deaths take place after being hit vehicles as they move towards highlands crossing the national highway during floods.

COMMENTS

WE RECOMMEND

Banner
Tripura, Manipur, Assam records high voter turnout till 11 am 

Polling is going on in 88 parliamentary constituencies across 13 states and Union Territories in the second phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

26th April 2024
Banner
Lok Sabha polls phase 2: Voting in 7 Northeast seats begins, 74 candidates in fray

Voting for the 15 Parliamentary constituencies was held in the first phase on April 19.

26th April 2024
Banner
Lok Sabha Polls Phase 2: Assam goes to polls tomorrow amid soaring temperatures

The temperature has already crossed 37degree Celsius raising concerns on what lies ahead in the coming months.

25th April 2024
Banner
Lok Sabha Polls- Assam: Over 77 lakh voters to seal fate of 61 candidates in second phase tomorrow

A total of 9133 polling stations have been set up for the conduct of the elections in 5 parliamentary constituencies

25th April 2024
Banner
Row over Chakma-Hajong: Union Minister Rijiju says his comments were twisted, misinterpreted; attempt to tarnish Assam CM’s image

Rijiju alleged that his remark has been fabricated to create confusion at a time when Lok Sabha polls are underway.

25th April 2024