Mysuru, March 16 -- Tourism Department urged to take over half-finished aquarium project

The Mysuru Zoo (Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens) has rejected the Tourism Department's proposal to develop Karanji Lake Nature Park as a tourist destination, citing environmental concerns and potential commercial exploitation that could harm the fragile ecosystem.

Instead, the Zoo authorities have suggested that the Tourism Department revive the abandoned aquarium project and transform it into a major tourist attraction with a revenue sharing model.

The Tourism Department had proposed a Rs. 18 crore project to develop the Karanji Lake Nature Park, which included: an internal connection between the Zoo and Karanji Lake, a flyover footpath allow...