Government allots plots to 140 families residing on Night Safari land in Junadisa

The government has approved the free allotment of plots to 140 families who were residing by encroaching upon the land of the Night Safari zoo in Junadisa, Deesa. These families had become homeless when the process of removing encroachments was undertaken to commence work on the zoo. To resolve the issue faced by these families, the government has sanctioned a new village site measuring one hectare.

The administration had initially identified approximately 212 encroachments. Keeping small families in mind, plots have been allotted to 140 families, while applications for 38 families are currently pending and a decision regarding them will be taken in the near future. According to Taluka Development Officer J.B. Chaudhary, these plots have been sanctioned following the efforts of State Government Minister Pravin Mali. A demand for the plots was made to the Minister and Deesa MLA Pravin Mali, through which the government has demonstrated a sensitive approach by allotting ownership plots to the encroachers. A sense of joy is being observed among the families upon receiving the plots.

Work was underway to vacate the land for the construction of the Night Safari zoo in Junadisa. This decision was taken to address the issue of relocation and housing for the people residing in this area.