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The Rajasthan government has sought land diversion approval from the Union Ministry of Forest and Environment for the 22-km Sariska Elevated Road project, which requires nearly 16 hectares of forest land. Once approved, the project will move forward with the preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and subsequent tendering. A senior official stated that the proposal for land diversion has been submitted through the Parivesh portal, and the administration will assess its impact on wildlife and forest conservation before forwarding it to the ministry for final approval. A forest official emphasized that the project aligns with a Supreme Court directive to protect wildlife, aiming to prevent fatal accidents involving animals while enhancing connectivity between Jaipur and Alwar. To compensate for the diverted land, an equivalent land parcel adjacent to the Sariska forest is being identified. Authorities are working on locating a suitable alternative tract to ensure ecological balance. The elevated road is expected to reduce travel time between Alwar and Jaipur by 45 minutes, cutting the current journey duration of three hours and forty-five minutes. “Following DPR preparation, we will move ahead with project approval and tendering,” the official added. According to the proposed route, the elevated road will start from Natni Ka Bara and extend through Kushalgarh, Talvriksha, and Mundawar Mor, covering a total distance of 22 km. The initial route, planned via the Thank You Board, was ruled out due to land ownership complications that would have significantly increased project costs. The estimated cost of the project stands at ?1,600 crore. However, the amended alignment of the elevated road passing through the Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR) has sparked criticism from environmentalists and local communities, raising concerns over its potential ecological impact. |
