Chandigarh (TAN): Bhindawas bird sanctuary in Jhajjar, spread over 1,017 acres in the largest wetland in north India’s Haryana state, will get a facelift to attract more tourists, a report in The Tribune newspaper said.
As part of the state government’s action plan, the area is being developed to make the sanctuary an ideal habitat with plenty of food for the 150 species of birds that come here from faraway places in winter to breed. Efforts are also on to make it more accessible to tourists and help the local people generate income through the entire process.
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“Under the first phase of the plan, water hyacinth are being removed from 252 acres and mesquites from 85 acres on the premises of the bird sanctuary. The work to construct the fourth watch tower to facilitate birdwatchers has also started,” the report quoted divisional wildlife officer Deepak Alwadhi as saying. He added that though hyacinth does not reduce the availability of food, it adversely affects the habitat of birds.
“We are also imparting skill development training to women from nearby villages in preparing products from water hyacinth to generate income. More than 100 women have so far been trained and they are earning money by making and selling products such as shopping bags, women purses, hats, baskets, mats, bottle holders and jewellery boxes,” said Alwadhi.
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Local youths are also being trained to work as guides during the bird-watching season in winter.
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