00:09Bhavnagar's Velavadar Blackbuck National Park is rapidly emerging as a global model
00:14for wildlife conservation and local employment. Thanks to an annual government grant of 6 crore
00:21rupees and meticulous planning, the blackbuck population here has now crossed the 5,700 mark.
00:28Alongside wildlife conservation, local youth are gaining economic independence through
00:34the operation of gypsy safaris. This remarkable synergy of nature and progress has given Velavadar
00:41a distinct identity on the international tourism map. Spread across 34 square kilometers, these
00:49sprawling grasslands serve as a safe heaven for thousands of blackbucks. During the 2024-25
00:56tourist season, the park recorded an impressive influx of over 17,000 visitors.
01:06Backed by the Gujarat government's financial support and modern amenities, Velavadar has
01:12truly transformed into a premier ecotourism hub. From Italy to Kolkata, visitors travel
01:20from far and wide, joined primarily by the magnificent blackbucks, Nilgais and rare bird species.
01:29The landscape, the grassland is very beautiful. We see many eagles and we see the blackbuck and
01:40Nilgai. Nilgai is a very beautiful antelope. A very beautiful park. I am very happy to visit
01:47the first and first of the first time Velavadar National Park.
01:58To accommodate the growing number of tourists and ensure their comfort, a state-of-the-art forest
02:05rest house featuring six BVIP rooms is currently under construction.
02:15Moreover, the operation of 22 safari gypsies managed entirely by the local community has generated
02:22vital new employment opportunities at the grassroots level.
02:42Regarded as a safe sanctuary for endangered wildlife like the Indian wolf and the harrier, Velavadar
02:49is nothing short of a paradise for nature enthusiasts. Driven by the government's
02:54visionary approach and the forest department's proactive efforts, this national park is destined
03:00to scale new heights in wildlife tourism in the years to come.
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