Lucknow,: The Uttar Pradesh government is developing a ‘Sarus Circuit’ in Mainpuri and Etawah districts to conserve the state bird, the Sarus.
This initiative will expand tourism facilities while conserving wetland areas, providing employment opportunities for local people and raising awareness about environmental protection.
This project is being developed through the Forest Department. It will connect Kirthua, Sahas, Kurra Jaravan, Sauj, and Saman wetlands in Mainpuri with the Sarasai Nawar and Parauli Ramayana wetland areas in Etawah to create a Sarus Crane Circuit.
Under the Sarus Crane Circuit, several tourist facilities will be developed in these wetland areas. These will include entrance gates, viewpoints, decks and boating spots, butterfly gardens, solar site lighting, and interpretation centers.
In addition, information centers, eco-toilets, parking, interactive signage, food kiosks, ODOP and souvenir shops will also be established.
These facilities will provide tourists with an up-close view of the Sarus Crane’s natural habitat and an opportunity to understand the wetland ecosystem.
The main habitat of the Sarus Crane, one of the world’s longest-flying birds, is the wetland areas of Mainpuri, Etawah, Etah, and Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh.
The government believes that the development of the Sarus Crane Circuit will strengthen the conservation of these wetlands and provide a safe environment for other birds such as the Grey Heron and Open-billed Stork.
This initiative is also considered helpful in maintaining groundwater levels, conserving reservoirs, and mitigating the effects of climate change. Expanding eco-tourism activities will also provide new employment and income opportunities for the local community.
The government aims to conserve biodiversity by protecting the Sarus Crane in its natural environment and advancing the concept of sustainable development in the state.
