An initiative by Deputy Conservator of Forests Harsh Kumar Chiknaragunda has been made public regarding the implementation of tourist insurance coverage.

Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka Introduces Tourist Insurance: 

Nagarhole National Park, renowned for its abundant biodiversity and breathtaking natural landscapes, is implementing an innovative measure to augment visitor security. An initiative by Deputy Conservator of Forests Harsh Kumar Chiknaragunda has been made public regarding the implementation of tourist insurance coverage.

Nagarhole National Park in Karnataka Introduces Tourist Insurance

Nagarhole National Park receives a substantial influx of wildlife enthusiasts each year, estimated at between 1.25 lakh and 1.50 lakh visitors. In order to ensure the protection of these visitors, the forest department has established a collaboration with the United India Insurance Company. As per the terms of the insurance policy number 0706022723107894900, each visitor to the park is entitled to Rs. 5 lakh in coverage.

Already in progress, this inventive insurance initiative has been allocated a dedicated budget by the forest department for its execution.

The Zonal Center of Nagarhole National Park is coordinating a symposium in observance of the 69th Wildlife Week, which will focus on the media’s and press’s influence in wildlife conservation and the reduction of human-wildlife conflicts.

The occasion is slated to begin at 11 a.m., and K. Ramarajan, the Kodagu District Superintendent of Police, will bestow the inauguration. Manoj Kumar Tripathi, the Chief Conservator of Forests for the Kodagu region, will be the distinguished guest of honor at this event.

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Prominent individuals, including S.K. Ravikumar, President of the Mysore District Journalists Association; Subramanya, General Secretary; K. Deepak, President of the District Development Cooperative; representatives from the Kote Journalists Association; and several village headmen, are expected to participate in the program.

source: http://www.newsd.in / Newsd.in/ Home> Beyond Metros / by NewsD / October 08th, 2023