Goemkarponn desk
PANAJI: Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane today said that Goa Forest Development Corporation would be in charge of all ecotourism activities and the management of forest parks under the Goa Forest Department.
“In addition to its current responsibilities, Goa Forest Development Corporation will be in charge of all ecotourism activities, as well as the management of Forest Parks under the Goa Forest Department. It will serve as the Nodal agency for these activities,” said Rane
He further said that Santosh Kumar AP-CCF would serve as the coordinating officer to ensure that this transition goes smoothly.
“The government will bring in experts such as Luthra, instrumental in creating the successful Jungle Lodges in Kabini and has a vast knowledge in Park Management,” he added.
The Minister also said that development in forest areas, along with Raman, former PCCF of Madhya Pradesh and former field director of Bandhavgarh, will help the state in implementing the vision of the government, prepare a forest management plan and develop wildlife parks.