Dehradun: Kedarnath wildlife forest division has started its exercise to set up a Transit Treatment Centre (TTC) in bordering district Chamoli which has a vast forest cover. The TTC is required to provide immediate medical facilities to the injured wildlife in the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary.
If the TTC one becomes functional, a team of doctors will be available there for the treatment of injured wildlife. Besides, the TTC will be equipped with modern techniques, including X-ray machines. “This is in its nascent stage. A proposal to set up the Transit Treatment Centre is being prepared,” a senior officer of the forest department said, preferring anonymity.
Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is a home to several wildlife
The Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary is spread on a vast area of about 97,000 hectare and the wildlife such as bear, leopard, Gaur, peacock, deer, sambar deer and black cat roam inside the sanctuary. Sometimes, the wildlife enters populated areas also. The wildlife gets injured after being entangled in wires or ropes.
The injured wildlife is transported either Haridwar or Haldwani for medical treatment
In such a situation, the injured wildlife is transported to either the Rescue Centre, Chidiyapur in Haridwar district or Ranibagh, Haldwani. The Haridwar district is situated at more than 200 km and thus, it takes a good time to transport the injured wildlife to the Rescue centre, Chidiyapur.
Identification process for the site
Sources said the Kedarnath wildlife forest division is in the process of identifying a site for setting up the proposed Transit Treatment Centre. The authorities concerned of the Kedarnath wildlife forest division have identified a site in Kanderi Reserve Forest area of Chamoli district. The site is close to Nandprayag-Deokhal road. A proposal will be sent to the wildlife institute.
Wildlife safety audit is also required
Meanwhile, Kedranath wildlife forest division is also under a plan to start wildlife safety audits. Recently, a bear and its survivors died due to electric shock after coming in contact with Namami Gange sewer treatment plant near Gopeshwar, the headquarter of Chamoli district. Perhaps this incident has prompted the forest department officials concerned to realize the need for a wildlife safety audit.
