Ghariyal rehab centre set up in 1975 declared biodiversity heritage site

Q.  Which centre has been declared a biodiversity heritage site by the state government in Maharashtra?
- Published on 04 Jul 16

a. Kukrail centre
b. Chandoli National Park
c. Sanjay Gandhi National park
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Kukrail centre
 
The ghariyal rehabilitation centre was set up in 1975 with around 300 ghariyals, in Kulrail.
  • Since then, this centre has been artificially rearing ghariyal eggs.
  • It was a biodiversity heritage site approved as endangered species of the forest department gave its sanction
  • Proposal has been approved by the state cabinet and there are 13 species of turtles as well.
  • At least three of the species breed at the centre
  • Spread over 10 ha, the centre is a visible ecosystem in urban settings and offers ecological security

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