The Kaziranga National Park (KNP) authorities haveinformed that the fund of Rs. 1 crore provided by Bollywood actor Akshay Kumarduring last year's flood will be used to build highland for the animal at thenational parks. The proposed highland will be built at the Bandardubi range inthe KNP.

The authorities have further informed that the remainingfunds will be used to renovate some of the forest camps at the national parkand to develop infrastructures in the area.

It may be mentioned here that after the raging floodwaters wreaked havoc in Assam last year, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar had come forward to help the flood victims. The actor had donated Rs. 1 crore each to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund and the Kaziranga National Park to help with the rescue and rehabilitation of flood victims.