Eco-park

Jammu and Kashmir government to set up Eco-Pak in Rajouri district

Question: Recently in which district of Jammu and Kashmir, the State government has decided to set up an Eco-Park?
(a) Ramban
(b) Rajouri
(c) Udhampur
(d) Srinagar
Answer: (b)
Related facts:

  • On August 25th, 2017, Jammu & Kashmir Government decided to construct an eco-park in the Kandi area of Rajouri district.
  • The park is a first-of-its-kind project in the region.
  • The eco-park will be built on over34 acres of land.
  • This park will have botanical gardens, cactus gardens, cafeteria and other amenities.
  • This project has been planned under the convergence of local resources.
  • it is expected to be completed by end of 2017.

Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/j-k-govt-to-setup-eco-pak-in-rajouri-117082500731_1.html
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/aug/25/jammu-and-kashmir-government-to-set-up-eco-pak-in-rajouri-district-1648217.html
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/jk-ecopark/article19563519.ece