NZP Saathi App and Digital Transformation of Zoo

NZP SAATHI APP AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF NATIONAL ZOOLOGICAL PARK

Why in the News?

  • Digital Launch: Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the NZP Saathi App and Self-ticketing Kiosks at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi.
  • Visitor Convenience: The initiatives aim to enhance visitor experience through smart navigation, digital guidance, and seamless online ticket booking.
  • Technology Integration: The move marks a significant step toward digital transformation and modernization of zoo management and visitor services.

NZP Saathi App and Digital Transformation of Zoo

KEY FEATURES OF NZP SAATHI APP

  • Smart Navigation: Provides an interactive digital map to locate animal enclosures, washrooms, buggy points, exits, and visitor facilities.
  • Thematic Tours: Offers curated options such as Express Tour, Family Tour, Grand Zoo Tour, and My Tour.
  • Multi-Platform Access: Available on both Android and iOS platforms.
  • Personalized Experience: Enables visitors to customize routes according to their interests and available time.
  • Enhanced Accessibility: Helps visitors navigate the zoo efficiently without requiring physical maps.

SELF-TICKETING KIOSKS INITIATIVE

  • Digital Payments: Supports UPI-based online ticket booking.
  • Free Wi-Fi: Provides connectivity for on-the-spot digital transactions.
  • Reduced Queues: Minimizes waiting time at ticket counters.
  • Paperless System: Promotes efficient and eco-friendly ticket management.
  • User-Friendly Access: Facilitates quick and hassle-free entry for visitors..

CENTRAL ZOO AUTHORITY (CZA)

●  Establishment: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) was established in 1992 under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

●  Nodal Body: It is the statutory body responsible for regulating zoological parks across India.

●  Recognition Function: No zoo can operate in India without recognition from the CZA.

●  Conservation Focus: It promotes scientific management, captive breeding, and conservation of endangered species.

●  Standards Monitoring: The authority ensures uniform standards of animal welfare, enclosure design, and zoo administration.