Dehradun, Dec. 20 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday announced plans to establish rescue centres for bears and other wild animals in the state.

Speaking about the initiative, Dhami said, "We have a rescue centre for tigers and leopards in Ramnagar, where many tigers and leopards have been rescued. Similarly, rescue centres will also be established for bears and other wild animals."

He added that a comprehensive strategy to implement these schemes would be formulated within the next two weeks.

"A strategy will be formulated to implement these schemes fully within two weeks. For this, the Forest Department will be provided with nets, cages, tranquilliser guns, etc. An additional amount of Rs 5 crore will also b...