Ranganathittu sanctuary in Mandya to get a makeover

MYSURU: Next time you take a boat ride at Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary in Mandya, you are sure to return home with a plethora of information. You may also find the boatmen sporting a new look in T-shirt and trousers against the traditional khaki dress.

Many more such changes are in the pipeline as the Forest Department has decided on a makeover of the popular destination to enrich tourist experience.

The department, Mysuru Wildlife Division and Karnataka Eco-development Board recently organised a three-day workshop on capacity building for staff of the bird sanctuary.

Officials and staff were trained on soft skills. It will be a collective effort towards conserving the forest and wildlife.

Karthikeyan, chief naturalist of state-owned Jungle Lodges and Resorts Limited, was roped in as a resource person, along with several other experts, who shared their knowledge with the sole motive of making it a worthy visit to the sanctuary, that had once vowed ornithologist Salim Ali.