A Tropical Butterfly conservatory would be set up in Srirangam, Tamil Nadu at a cost of 8.61 crore rupees. The conservatory is being established to protect butterfly species and creating an awareness among public the importance of butterfly in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity. The conservatory would come up at Upper Anicut Reserve forest and preliminary works would begin soon. Tiruchirapalli District Forest officer, Mr Anwardeen said, entomologists and botanists would provide technical support and guidance in the establishment and maintenance of the conservatory.