Mysore/Mysuru: The Bharatiya  Reserve Bank Note Mudran (P) Ltd, Mysuru, has adopted the animals of Sri Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens by making a payment of Rs.10 lakh.  

In a press release, Mysuru Zoo has thanked Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran for adoption of Asiatic Elephants, Asiatic Lion, Bengal Tiger, Giraffes, Zebras, Chimpanzee and Southern White Rhinoceros under Animal Adoption Scheme for a period of one year from 9.7.2020 to 8.7.2021 by paying an adoption fee of Rs. 10 lakh under the Bank’s CSR initiative. 

“The interest shown by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran since the last 5 years for adopting large mammals is commendable and their valuable contribution to this scheme will inspire other Corporate bodies and Charitable institutions for taking part in animal adoption scheme,” the Zoo Executive Director said in the release.

P.K. Biswal, Deputy General Manager, Ajith Kumar Karan, Assistant General Manager and N.G. Muruli, Manager, visited the Zoo on July 9 and received the adoption certificate after completing the formalities.