Now the speechless animals do not have to wander to quench their thirst in Rajaji Tiger Reserve. W-3 i.e. Wells Waterhole Wildlife Model has been developed there for water management. Under this innovative initiative, eight well water circuits have been built so far. As a result, a permanent solution has been found to the problem of water for wildlife in the Chillawali and Dhaulkhand ranges of the reserve. At the conclusion of the meeting of the State Wildlife Board, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal released a booklet focused on the Rajaji W-3 model.
Rajaji Tiger Reserve is located on the southern border of the Himalayan mountain region and the northern border of the alluvial plains of the Ganges. Most of its area is under Shivalik and Bhabar. Many seasonal rivers originate from the Shivalik hills, which are called Rau. They come to the Bhabar region and get absorbed in pebbles and stones. Due to this, the problem of drinking water in summers also deepens for the wildlife in the forest. In search of water, the wildlife threatens the populated areas. To overcome this problem, the W3 model was drawn. Under this model, wells have been built in Chillawali and Dhaulkhand range, in which along with local traditional knowledge, unique geographical and topographical features have also been taken into account. In this model, wells are dug to a depth of 15 to 20 feet and then water is collected through pipelines in the areas near them and is transported to the water tanks built below by gravity. These wells are connected to waterholes and become a continuous source of clean water. At some places, a well supplies water to seven waterholes by supplying water up to five to six km. This forms a complete circuit.
Well water circuits have been built here
Iron Bridge, Paterbada, Mundi Tabdi, Dhaulkhand New, Mohand New, Chikna Rau, Andheri Rau and Dhaulkhand Old.
Forest workers will be able to use weapons like police
Forest workers who are responsible for the protection of forests and wildlife will now be able to use government weapons like the police. Till now, the system is that forest workers will take license to use weapons during duty. In view of this, there was a demand for a long time that forest workers should also be allowed to use weapons like police. Earlier, emphasis was laid on issuing government orders along with standard operating procedures for this. It was told in the meeting of the Wildlife Board that now soon the government order will be amended for this.
Target of sterilization of 40 thousand monkeys in 27 forest divisions
Monkeys are being sterilized to address the increasing problem of monkey nuisance in the state. From the year 2015-16 to the year 2024-25, 1,19,970 monkeys have been sterilized in the state. It was told in the board meeting that this year 40 thousand monkeys will be sterilized in 27 forest divisions.
Mini transit treatment center will be built in Gopeshwar
In the wildlife board meeting, in-principle approval was given to the proposal to establish a mini transit treatment center for the treatment of injured and rescued wildlife in Gopeshwar under Kedarnath Wildlife Division. Apart from this, in-principle approval was also given to the proposal to operate the Rudranath Yatra route through the Eco Development Committees of five villages of the area.
