Rs 40-crore scheme sanctioned by the state government

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Kishore Kotecha's Note:

 

On 22nd Feb 08, I requested to Finance Minister through Times of India

Budget Ho To Aisa for sufficient fund allocation for Gir and Asiatic Lion

protection. On 25th, budget was declared by FM in which 40 Crore rupees are

allocated for the same. Three cheers!!!

 

 

 

26-02-2008

 

DEKHO DEKHO KAUN AAYA...

 

Times of India Ahmedabad Edition

 

A special Rs 40-crore scheme has been sanctioned by the state government for

five years, for Gujarat State Lion Conservation Society to initiate measures

to protect Gir lions. Of the total amount, the Govt. has allocated Rs 12

crore in budget 2008-09

 

 

 

22-02-2008

 

Lions want their share

 

Times of India Ahmedabad Edition

 

The issue of protection of wildlife does not normally get priority in

Budgets. Considering that the Asiatic lion is an endangered species the FM

should considering allocating funds. Here is so much to be done, especially

when poaching is becoming a big concern. Lot of initiatives like

rehabilitating indigenous people settled within the Gir sanctuary and

creating alternative homes for the lion can be taken.

 

Budget Ho To Aisa: It is a good initiative. I hope the finance minister will

take note.

 

Kishore Kotecha | PRESIDENT, WILD LIFE CONSERVATION TRUST, RAJKOT |