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Over 28,000 birds found in Sultanpur national park during 2nd statewide bird count

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Over 28,000 birds found in Sultanpur national park during 2nd statewide bird count

More than 28,000 birds of 124 different species were spotted in Sultanpur National Park during the second statewide bird count, the state wildlife department said on Sunday.

Gurugram Circle’s Forest (Wildlife) Chief Conservation Officer MS Malik said besides Sultanpur Park, bird counts were also conducted at Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary and Najafgarh Jheel as well as other wetlands in the state.

“A total of 28,026 birds of 126 different species can be seen in Sultanpur Park alone. The number of birds observed at other sites is still being recorded,” Malik said.

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He said the bird count began in Sultanpur at 9.30am on Sunday.

“The information gleaned from these statistics will help us plan better wildlife management strategies,” Malik said.

Some of the birds observed in Sultanpur Park on Sunday included great spotted eagles, kestrels, white-tailed mallards, black-tailed sandpipers and others, forest department officials said.

“Over 28,000 birds were spotted in Sultanpur National Park during Sunday’s bird count. The focus was on Ramsar wetlands, but bird counts were conducted in all wetlands in the state. Seeing so many species shows that The habitat is in good condition and this will help us maintain baseline data,” said Rajesh Chahal, Gurugram Wildlife Inspector.

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In the 2020 winter baseline count, 213 bird species were observed in Gulgram.

In August last year, Sultanpur National Park was listed as Ramsar Wetland – a wetland of international importance declared by the Federal Ministry of Environment. The Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary has also been notified as Ramsar Wetland, making the two sanctuaries the first of their kind in Haryana.

Experts say such bird populations are a welcome move because they help create a database that can be further used to improve habitats or wetlands.

Pankaj Gupta, a bird watcher at the Delhi Bird Foundation, said: “It is a good thing to have a statewide bird count as it helps to create an official database that can be used to protect and protect wetlands in the future. This year, It was interesting to see birds such as Great Brine and Penduline Tit in the wetlands around Sultanpur as they have been spotted regularly since the past two months, which is not common in Delhi NCR.”

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Nikhil Devasar, founder of the Delhi Birds Foundation, said: “It is good news to see 124 species of birds in Sultanpur National Park alone. On average, more than 100 different species can be seen during morning bird walks “It’s just the number of protected areas, there are definitely more birds in the wetlands outside the boundaries of the protected areas.”

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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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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