160 Zoos In Country Will Be Revitalised Through PPP Model: Javadekar

Environment Ministry is looking to revitalise 160 zoos across the country through public-private partnership (PPP). Minister Prakash Javadekar said a policy is likely to be announced in the upcoming Union budget. Reportedly, Indian zoos get a small fraction of Rs 12 crore budget given to Central Zoo Authority, which supervises zoological parks. Javadekar also released the economic evaluation report of Delhi Zoo, which showed contributions from recreation and cultural services.