Chief Minister Emphasizes Balancing Development Schemes with Forest & Wildlife Conservation
Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal said that development schemes must be taken forward while conserving forests and wildlife in the state.
The Chief Minister was presiding over the 7th meeting of the “State Board for Wildlife” here today.
In the meeting, it was resolved to endorse the construction of a new broad gauge railway line from Chandi Mandir in Panchkula district to Baddi in Himachal Pradesh, which will subsequently be submitted for “Wildlife Clearance” to the Central Government. Mr. Manohar Lal said that this new railway line would enhance the transportation of goods via rail between Panchkula and Baddi, an industrial hub in Himachal Pradesh, fostering increased development prospects for the region.
In the meeting, two Affordable Group Housing projects were also approved in village Dhorka, Gurugram district.
The Chief Minister highlighted the intricate and delicate nature of wildlife conservation, emphasizing the protection of wild plants, species, and their natural habitats. He underscored that wildlife forms the cornerstone of ecological balance on our planet and is essential for the enjoyment of nature by future generations. Despite mounting human pressures on wildlife, there is a pressing need not only to augment wildlife populations but also to preserve their existing ecosystems. The Chief Minister recognized the imminent threats to wildlife arising from global warming, erratic rainfall patterns, and frequent droughts, all manifestations of recent climate change trends.
He said that the Haryana Government is committed to conserve the unique flora and fauna of the state and mitigate the harmful effects of climate change.
On this occasion, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, V Umashankar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forest and Wildlife Department, Mr. Vineet Garg, Commissioner and Secretary, Social Justice, Empowerment, Mr. Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Mr. Jagdish Chandra and other senior officers were present.
