Black panther to return to Vizag zoo after 40 years; formal release on April 21
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Summary
A female black panther from the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati will be released into an enclosure at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, on April 21
Key Facts
TypePolicy
SourceThe Hindu - National
PublishedMonday, 20 April 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: 405 districts
Key Authorities
Ministry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI AayogMinistry of Women & Child DevelopmentNCW
Key Stakeholders
BPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with DisabilitiesWomenSHGsWomen Entrepreneurs
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
LeftCentreRight
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
DescriptionTuesday, 21 April 2026via deccan_chronicle
A female black panther from the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati will be released into an enclosure at the Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, on April 21
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