Himachal seeks panchayat-wise monkey data, approves wildlife and border projects

Shimla, Oct 24 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday sought panchayat-wise data on the monkey population in the state, while chairing the 12th meeting of the State Board for Wildlife, which approved several proposals related to industrial development, border infrastructure, road connectivity and wildlife conservation. The meeting also reviewed the progress of the under-construction Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park at Bankhandi in Dehra subdivision of Kangra district, with the Chief Minister directing officials to expedite the construction work. The Board discussed proposals involving diversion of forest land for non-forestry purposes, taking into account developmental requirements, national security,…