Kozhikode tiger safari park faces funding crisis
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: A 150‑acre forest near Chakkittappara village in Kozhikode is slated to become a tiger safari park, a project announced by the state government on September 27, 2023. The plan aims to boost tourism, but the project now stalls due to a lack of funds. Local farmers and human rights activists had already protested the decision, raising concerns about land use and community impact. The funding shortfall threatens to delay or cancel the park’s development, affecting regional economic prospects.
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (1): The Hindu
- Center (1): Deccan Herald
Sources
- Bengaluru: Panathur Tree Park to open on September 16, but 150-acre forest faces fresh threats — Deccan Herald (center)
- Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance — The Hindu (left-leaning)