iAspirantsRedevelopment of National Zoological Park
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Article Summary
Investment Approval: The Delegated Investment Board has sanctioned ₹400 crore for redeveloping the National Zoological Park in Delhi.
Timeline: Redevelopment work is expected to initiate in April 2026, pending final approval from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Project Duration: The redevelopment plan spans four years.
Infrastructure Development:
- The number of animal enclosures will increase from 94 to over 200.
- New features include:
- Butterfly park
- Nocturnal belts
- Reptile houses
- Enhanced visitor experiences with glass viewing panels and new barriers in enclosures.
Leadership: Sanjeet Kumar is the Director of the National Zoological Park, overseeing the redevelopment effort.
This redevelopment aligns with broader government initiatives aimed at enhancing biodiversity and improving public engagement with wildlife.
Key Terms & Concepts
| ₹400 crore | Funding for redevelopment |
| National Zoological Park | Location for redevelopment |
| Delegated Investment Board | Approved funding body |
| Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | Final approval authority |
| April 2027 | Start of redevelopment work |
| 94 to over 200 | Increase in animal enclosures |
| butterfly park, nocturnal belts, reptile houses | Pending projects for evaluation |
| glass viewing panels | Enhancement for visitor experience |
