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India’s tiger estimation for the year 2018 has entered the record books as it was awarded the Guiness World Record on Saturday for being the largest camera-trap wildlife survey.

Sharing the news on microblogging site Twitter, the Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change Prakash Javadekar claimed that India was able to double the number of tigers in the country four years before the target.

Javadekar wrote: “Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, India fulfilled its resolve to double tiger numbers 4 years before the target through #SankalpSeSiddhi. The All India Tiger Estimation is now in the #GuinnessWorldRecord for being the largest camera-trap #wildlife survey, a great moment indeed & a shining example of #AatmanirbharBharat!”

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In 2018, India had as many as 2,967 tigers in the wild, with more than half of them in Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka, according to that year’s tiger estimation report.

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The paired camera traps were placed at 26,760 different locations across 139 study sites, which generated approximately 35 million photos, including 76,523 tiger and 51,337 leopard photos.

The data was released by Prime Minister Modi, who announced, to the delight of nature lovers that the population of the tigers had jumped from 2226 in 2014 to 2967. 

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There was a population increase of nearly 33% since the last census in 2014 when the total estimate was 2,226.

Not only has it set a new world standard in tiger census but also the encouraging results have validated India’s efforts in tiger conservation.

It also means that India has become one the most largest and secure habitats for these wild cats.

An application was sent to the Guinness Book of World Records to see if this was the largest wildlife survey ever conducted anywhere in the world.

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source : NDTV

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

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Greater Noida Land hurdle cleared for road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG chowk

The Greater Noida authority is set to issue a tender to finalise a contractor to build a 1.5km stretch of a key road connecting LG Chowk to the education hub in sector Knowledge Park 3. The private firm owning the land has agreed to give it away for the road project after 15 years of negotiations. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, horticulture.

work to beautify the road, which has witnessed frequent road accidents due to its half-built state. The authority will issue a tender to finalise a contractor, approving a budget of ₹31 crore for the project. The road is expected to take six months to build, as the current road is half-built from the education hub to LG Chowk and the other half is not built due to land issues.

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Greater Noida is set to build a bridge across the Hindon river, connecting the education hub road to Noida’s busy areas. The work has been expedited after resolving a land dispute, as the road will witness heavy traffic once the bridge is ready. The authority will build a central verge, drainage network, and horticulture work to beautify the road, which has experienced frequent.

Road accidents due to its half-built nature. Once the bridge is completed, commuters will travel through the road with ease and reach Noida from Greater Noida in five minutes. The bridge and road stretch will alleviate the need for commuters heading towards LG Chowk and Surajpur to traverse the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway up to Pari Chowk, reducing travel.

Distance by at least 10 kms and easing congestion around Pari Chowk The Greater Noida Authority has resolved a longstanding land acquisition issue, paving the way for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking LG Chowk to Knowledge Park 3. This development is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion at Pari Chowk.

  • Project Overview: The proposed six-lane road will feature three lanes in each direction, service roads, a central verge, and a comprehensive drainage system. These enhancements aim to improve traffic flow The road is being connected with Noida’s sectors 144, 145, and 146 through a new and do bridge being built across Hindon and enhance connectivity between key educational hubs in the region and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season.
  • Land Acquisition Resolution: The land, previously owned by Super Cassettes Industries Ltd (T-Series), was a major bottleneck for the project. After extensive negotiations, the company has agreed to provide the necessary land for the road construction. Under the agreement, T-Series will retain 40% of the undeveloped land against external development fees, while the Greater Noida Authority will acquire.
  • Impact on Commuters: The new road is anticipated to benefit approximately 5 lakh people, providing a smoother and more efficient route between Knowledge Park 3 and LG Chowk. This will not only ease daily commutes but also support the region’s growing educational and commercial sectors This initiative reflects the Greater Noida Authority’s commitment to enhancing urban infrastructure.
  • A major hurdle has been cleared for the construction of a crucial 1.5 km road linking Knowledge Park 3 with LG Chowk in Greater Noida. The road aims to ease traffic congestion connectivity in the region, particularly benefiting the educational hubs.
  • The road project, designed to be a six-lane road with three lanes in each direction, will feature service roads, a central verge, and an efficient drainage system. These improvements are expected to enhance traffic flow and reduce waterlogging during the monsoon season, contributing to smoother commutes for the local population.
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