Land survey for setting up the proposed tiger safari park has commenced at Muthukad in Chakkittappara panchayat as part of efforts to complete the project at the earliest. The survey will be completed in 15 days with the support of various government departments.
At a recent meeting chaired by Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran, Divisional Forest Officer Abdul Latheef was appointed the nodal officer for the project. The plan is to secure over 120 hectares of land, which is part of the 1,230-hectare Perambra estate under the Plantation Corporation of Kerala.
At the meeting, which was also attended by Agriculture Minister P. Prasad, it was decided to take over an additional 60 hectares of land, if needed, for further extension of the park. The Chief Conservator of Forests will be in charge of the overall monitoring of the project.
