Tripura Tourism Minister Sushant Chowdhary said that Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas attract a large number of tourists and this will help in the economic development of the state.
The Butterfly Ecopark at Chhotakhola, close to Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, is the first butterfly park in the Northeast.
A butterfly park developed by the Forest Department in a village near the India-Bangladesh international border in Tripura’s South district is now a major attraction for tourists from different parts of the country and Bangladesh.
The Butterfly Ecopark at Chhotakhola, close to Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary, is the first butterfly park in the Northeast. It was inaugurated in 2016 with 250 species of butterflies on 5.5 hectares of land.
“Many tourists are visiting the butterfly park. There are domestic tourists as well as those from neighboring Bangladesh. The park is adjacent to the Endangered Bison Park in Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary and Indo-Bangladesh Friendship Park commemorating the Bangladesh Liberation War. Hence, tourists can see three places in one visit”, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Krishnagopal Roy told PTI.
He added that there is a breeding facility for the winged creature and many plants that are a favorite of the butterfly are planted to create a good habitat for the insect and at times artificial foods are also distributed.
Tripura Tourism Minister Sushant Chowdhary said that Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary and its surrounding areas attract a large number of tourists and this will help in the economic development of the state.
Choudhary stressed the need to develop a tourist circuit integrating other attractions of the region.
According to wildlife and environmental experts, butterflies are considered an indicator of good ecological balance and healthy nature. The forest department has decided to promote butterflies as an aspect of tourism development in Tripura as tourists from the state and even from outside travel can see butterflies in flocks moving from one side of the park to the other. Have experienced a pleasant presence.
“There is a lot of scope for promoting butterflies as a tourist attraction as the state has many plants with medicinal values that grow naturally here, and shelters over 250 species of butterflies. All these butterflies have their own unique character and give an unforgettable experience to the audience, said Roy.
Forest officials said the department has conducted surveys across the state and found that such parks can be set up at twenty more places.
“Butterflies have a very short life span. They live only from 15 days to about 30 days. But even in such a short span of time, butterflies bring happiness to people. play an important role in.
Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), KS Shethi said, “Even though Tripura is small in size, there is no dearth of wildlife and biodiversity here. Around 250 species of butterflies are found in Tripura. These colorful butterflies are loved by everyone including children. Therefore, the forest department is trying to increase the number of butterflies to make the state’s tourism industry more attractive.
According to wildlife and environmental experts, butterflies are considered an indicator of a good ecological balance and healthy nature.
According to sources in the Tripura Forest Department, “There is ample scope to promote butterflies as a tourist attraction in Tripura. The state, which has its own diversity of flora… gives shelter to more than 250 species of butterflies. All these butterflies have their own unique character and provide an unforgettable experience to the visitors.
Meanwhile, in its effort to promote the butterfly, the Tripura Forest Department recently declared the “Common Birdwing” as the state butterfly and has taken some steps to promote the ancient insect as a tool to attract tourists. .
It is also possible to earn a large amount of foreign exchange by exporting butterflies.
“Just as the butterfly gives an early warning of environmental disaster, it also plays a special role in protecting the natural environment. Climate change can be learned by observing the behavior of butterflies.
“Butterflies are not only a subject of beauty or research, but are also of economic importance. Importing and exporting butterflies commercially can generate a business of millions of dollars every year. Butterflies worth $30 million are traded.
Raising concern, the minister said, “In recent times, the number of butterflies and their natural habitats are decreasing alarmingly due to global environmental pollution caused by humans and climate change. That is why they need to be protected”.
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