Maha likely to develop Airoli mangrove park

In a bid to promote wildlife tourism, the Maharashtra government is planning to develop a mangrove park in Airoli, home to flamingos from November to May, and start leopard safaris at Junnar, Karad and Sangamner.

- HT Correspondent

MUMBAI:

Forest minister Ganesh Naik on Thursday ordered government officials to submit feasibility reports for these projects during a meeting attended by Pravin Pardeshi, chief executive of the Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA), Shomita Biswas, principal chief conservator of forests, and other officials.