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MSRDC inks MoU with Wildlife Institute of India

UNI, Mumbai | Published : 18th September 2018

Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dehradun based Wildlife Institute of India preserving wildlife habitat alongside of Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamag (MSM). The Wildlife Institute of India, falling under Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), will partner with MSRDC till the completion of the Maharashtra Samrudhi Mahamarg. This is for the first time in the country that any infrastructure development project will focus on wildlife conservation work.

Under this MoU, the study of wildlife habitats through which expressway is passing will be undertaken as also steps initiated to protect the wildlife. Post construction of the Nagpur Mumbai Super Communication Express way (NMSCEW), measures will be taken to ensure that the wildlife move freely. The institute will submit the recommendation report to MSRDC and will provide guidance on the steps required to be taken for this. When the construction of expressway is complete, proper care will be taken so that there is no threat to the wildlife.

MSRDC Vice-Chairman and MD, Radheshyam Mopalwar said in a statement that , ''MSRDC is sensitive towards the issue of conserving wildlife and committed to maintain their habitat. We are determined that Maharashtra Samruddhi Mahamarg will serve as a model project for the protection of wildlife. Therefore,we are extremely keen to develop the interest of wildlife in the sanctuaries falling along the expressway.''

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