A big and important decision has been taken regarding wildlife tourism in Corbett National Park. In compliance with the order of the Supreme Court, now carrying mobile phones during safari in Corbett Tiger Reserve has been completely banned. This new rule will become effective from February 5. Giving information in this regard, Corbett Deputy Director Rahul Mishra said that instructions have been given to ban tourists from carrying mobile phones during safari in all the national parks and tiger reserves of the country. The Corbett administration has completed all necessary preparations to implement this order.
Lockers being made to store mobile phones
For this, special lockers have been made at safari gates to deposit mobile phones. Mobile phones of tourists coming on day visit will be collected at the entry gate and will be returned to them after returning from safari. At the same time, mobile phones of tourists coming for night stay will also be deposited at the gate and sent in a sealed locker, which they will be able to use in their rooms. Even on return from night stay, mobile phones will be sealed and sent to the gate. From where they will be given back to the tourists. However, they will have to leave their mobile phones in the room during the safari.
Decisions for the safety of tourists and wildlife
According to the Corbett administration, this decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of both tourists and wildlife. Many times the location of tigers or other wildlife is shared through mobile phones, which not only increases the pressure on animals but can also put the safety of tourists in danger.
Apart from this, due to limited zoom of mobile cameras, tourists often get very close to wildlife in order to take better photos or videos, which can prove dangerous at any time. Corbett National Park has major tourist zones like Jhirna, Dhela, Bijrani, Garjia, Dhikala and Durgadevi. Among these, Dhikala zone is considered to be the most popular for night stay.
Appeal not to bring mobile phone with you
The administration has appealed to the tourists coming on day visit not to bring mobile phones with them, because the Corbett administration will not take any responsibility in case of loss, breakage or damage of the mobile deposited at the gate. This decision is being considered as a strict but necessary step towards wildlife conservation, so that both the natural environment and security of the forest can be improved.