PM Modi's visit to Kuno National Park will boost tourism: MP Forest Minister

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Kuno National Park on his birthday, Madhya Pradesh Forest Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah said that his visit will boost tourism in the state.

He added that the release of African cheetahs in the forest, on the same day, will also play a crucial part in boosting tourism in the state.

"It was our wish to celebrate the birthday of the Prime Minister in a historic and unique form and our wish has been fulfilled. The Prime Minister will come to Madhya Pradesh on his birthday and has permission to release cheetahs brought from Africa into our state's forests. This time the birthday of the Prime Minister will prove to be a milestone in the history of the Forest Department of Madhya Pradesh," Kunwar Vijay said as quoted by ANI.

Yesterday, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed that PM Modi will be visiting the Kuno National Park in the state on his 72th birthday. He also informed that on the same day Cheetahs from South Africa will be brought to the park.

The State Forest Minister also highlighted that the team of experts from South Africa, Namibia and the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department conducted all the inspections and found a favourable environment for cheetahs. He said Gandhi Sagar and Noora Dahi have been finalised for the second and third phases.

On the preparations for the arrival of the Prime Minister, the Forest Minister asserted that he and CM Chouhan will be staying in the Palpur Kuno on September 10-11.

The MP Government is also planning a big public meeting in Karhal on the occasion.

Glimpse of Kuno National Park.