Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Set to Achieve India’s First IGBC Certification

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on 30th October that the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, located in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency, will be the first zoo in India to receive certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This certification will recognize the zoo’s commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly infrastructure, setting a precedent for conservation efforts in the country.

Announcement

• Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the certification on 30th October 2024.

Location

• The zoo is situated in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency.

IGBC Certification Goals

• The park has registered for IGBC certification to recognize its structural design and landscape planning.
• The certification aims to affirm the park’s commitment to high environmental standards, emphasizing sustainability and ecological balance.