Public-health impact
The decision follows a high-level review meeting chaired by Forest and Environment Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia in the wake of a recent tragic incident where an 11-year-old boy lost his life in a lion attack near the Girnar steps.
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To prevent unnecessary disturbance to wild animals, the Girnar and Datar steps routes will be declared as 'Silence Zones'. Additionally, 25 permanent trackers from the Forest Department will be deployed along the mountain route to maintain a constant vigil, and thermal drone surveillance will be introduced to track wildlife movement.
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