Anandpur Sahib’s Jhajjar BaChauli set to become state’s first Leopard safari destination
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, March 26-
In a significant move to promote heritage, tourism, and wildlife conservation in the state, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Govt has unveiled game-changing plans to develop Nangal as Punjab’s next big tourist hotspot and develop Jhajjar Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary of Sri Anandpur Sahib into a thrilling eco-tourism destination allowing visitors to spot leopards and other wildlife in their natural habitat, said Harjot Singh Bains MLA from Sri Anandpur Sahib.
Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema, while presenting the historic ‘Badalda Punjab’ Budget for financial year 2025-26, mentioned about the overall development and facelift of Sri Anandpur Sahib constituency. The Punjab government has also allocated a special budget for the preparations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji.
Bains, while terming the budget as a landmark, said that Nangal will be transformed into a key tourist destination with an initial allocation of Rs 10 crore budget.
