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chattbir zoo park

The first proposal to establish a Zoological Park at Chhatbir was mooted in the year 1973. The State Government then decided to constitute committees at various levels so as to secure the co-operation, assistance, expert advice and provide co-ordination which were vital for the establishment of such an important project. A state level advisory council headed by Shri M. M. Chaudhary, the then Hon’ble Governor of Punjab was formed on 7th  January, 1974 to evolve policies, broad strategies and decide about the overall plan of this Zoological Park. A list of members of this committee is enclosed as Annexure 1.

A second important committee of experts under the chairmanship of Sh.G.P.S Sahi was constituted by the Government in November 1974 which included specialists and experts in zoo management, wildlife and forestry. This committee was entrusted with the responsibility of providing expert opinion on the technical aspect of animal management, zoo establishment and planning. A list of the members of this committee is enclosed as Annexure2.