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Solar-lit lodge to greet tourists in Sunderbans
Solar-lit lodge to greet tourists in Sunderbans
Tuesday, October 4, 2005 | AY
The tourist lodge in the core area of Sajnekhali in Sunderbans will be lit on solar power instead of noisy and polluting diesel generators at present. Till date the tourist lodge of West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC) at Sajnekhali uses diesel to light up the lodge and also for carrying out day to day service. As a result the forest department has raised objections as by burning diesel, the tourist lodge was not only polluting the environment but also frightening the wild animals. The lodge was set up inside the core area of the forest to enable tourists to get a glimpse of wildlife. But diesel generators which were used to light up the lodge creates major noise pollution which keeps away the wild animals from the lodge. WBTDC has already sanctioned Rs 5.5 lakh to WBREDA for installation of solar panels. After installation of solar panel, the 30-room lodge can operate tube lights, fans, colour televisions and refrigerators.
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