India, July 11 -- Encouraged by the enthusiastic response from Nature lovers and tourists, the Pune forest department has proposed a detailed plan for further development of its year-round grassland safari projects at Kadbanwadi in Indapur tehsil and Shirsuphal in Baramati tehsil. The proposal, submitted on July 7 to the district administration, comes with an estimated budget of Rs.5 to Rs.6 crore. The project aims to further strengthen ecotourism in the region while ensuring conservation of Pune's rare and under-recognised grassland system.

The new plan outlines several enhancements to enrich the visitor experience and strengthen infrastructure. According to assistant conservator of forests, Mangesh Tate, the forest department will deve...