Lucknow: There is immense potential for eco-tourism in the Terai region of UP. Eco tourism is growing rapidly from Chuka to Kartaniya Ghat, Dudhwa and Amangarh. The Forest Department has developed 10 wetlands. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Mustafabad Guest House in Pilibhit on Friday and was present in the concluding program of Wildlife Week. He laid the foundation stone and inaugurated 26 projects worth Rs 248 crore in Pilibhit. During this, he visited the exhibition organized at the venue and also honored many officials of the Forest Department. After this he addressed the public meeting.
CM Yogi Adityanath said that human existence depends on animals and water ecosystem. In Indian philosophy, the earth is called mother and we all are its sons. As living beings we all co-exist. Whether living beings are domesticated or wild, all depend on co-existence. If there is a crisis on animals and the ecosystem, then the existence of humans will also be in danger. The Chief Minister said that the double engine government is continuously striving for development. We are developing everyone. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that international organizations have conducted a joint survey. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve has been awarded the first global award in the survey. In 2014, there were 25 tigers in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. Their number increased to 65 in 2018. There were 173 tigers in the state. Now there are more than 205 tigers in UP.