Master Planning of Zoos - Central Zoo Authority

Photo: Brij Kishor Gupta
Vote of Thanks
by S.K. Sinha
Director, Nandankanan Zoological Park
We take this opportunity to convey our sincere
gratitude to Sri Naveen Patnaik ji, Hon’ble Chief
Minister, Orissa for giving us his precious time to
grace this function as chief guest. Sir, like
sunshine, you have not only re-energized
developmental activities in the state but you have
also given a tremendous boost to the cause of
wildlife conservation. You have always shown a
keen interest and deep involvement for integrated
development of Nandankanan. Sir, we know, you
have dreams to make Nandankanan a centre par
excellence. We assure that all of us will make it
happen under your dynamic leadership. We are
indeed grateful to you for your inspiration and
guidance. It means a lot to us. Thank you sir.
On this occasion, I would like to thank Sri R.P.S.
Katwal, Additional D.G. of Forests (Wildlife),
Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India
for accepting our invitation and joining us in
today’s session. Sir, your support will be vital for
our mission. Thank you sir.
I would also like to thank Sri S.P.Nanda, Principal
Secretary, Forest and Environment Department,
Govt. of Orissa for always lending his supporting
hand for desired growth of Nandankanan.
I am indeed thankful to Dr. B.R.Sharma, Member
Secretary, Central Zoo Authority, for giving new
momentum to the holistic development of zoos in
the country. Without his support, it would not have
been possible to organize this training programme
on the scale it deserves.
I express my thanks to Sri S.C. Mohanty, Principal
Chief Conservator Forest (Wildlife) and Chief
Wildlife Warden, Orissa under whose leadership,
Nanadankanan and the Wildlife Organisation as a
whole, has scaled new heights. Thank you sir for
constantly being supportive to us in achieving our
goal.
I express my thanks to all the officers from various
zoos of the country and delegates from various
organizations and resource persons from India and
abroad for coming here to participate in this
exercise to draft new blue print for the
development of Indian zoos. I thank all of you for
being part of our mission .
I express my thanks to our friends from media for
coming here and conveying the message to the
people.
I thank all our friends who have worked hard in
Nandankanan and made this event a great success.
Thank you all.
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