Ambardi Wildlife Park near Dhari gets green signal from Central Government

24-04-2008

Ambardi Wildlife Park near Dhari gets green signal from Central Government

Divya Bhaskar (Briefly translated from Gujarati)

Central Govt. gave green signal to Ambardi wildlife park and interpretation centre for Asiatic lions. Centre also sanctioned Rs. 474 lacs for the project out of which 80% i.e. 370 lacs have already been given to Gujarat Government. This will develop eco-tourism in Amreli distict area. Eastern border of the Gir forest touches Amreli district.

Park is located 3 km away from Dhari on Amreli Road and six km inside-away from main Road. There are many reasons for selection of this site, one of them being good water resource and abundant natural beauty. In view of tourism it is strategically located at 150 km from Keshod, 115 km from Junagadh, 60 km from Diu and 135 km from Bhavnagar.

The area of this park will be 400 Ha. It will get benefit of tourists visiting Tulshishyam and Diu. Ambardi is on both sides of Satrunji River and blessed with abundant nature. Total area of Ambardi village is 1500 Ha with hills and grassy terrain. Khodiyar dam is very near to Ambardi and hence good water source. The project will also help local-employment.