The Forest department has identified 15 places including the Mudumalai wildlife sanctuary near Udhagamandalam in the State for an eco-tourism programme, State Forest Minister N. Selvaraj said here on Thursday. A proposal had been sent to the Centre.
Some of the places were Top Slip at Pollachi, Tirunelveli and Vellore. The programme would cost Rs. 47 crore.
Mr. Selvaraj told reporters that in the second phase of the Tamil Nadu Afforestation Programme (TAP), 42,500 ha of land in 205 villages would be covered.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
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