Panna Tiger Reserve

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The tiger reintroduction project in Panna tiger reserve has completed a decade making it one of the best models of conservation in the world.

  • The Panna tiger reserve is situated in the Vindhya mountain range in the northern part of Madhya Pradesh.
    • Madhya Pradesh has the highest number of tigers in the country.
  • Ken river (a tributary of the Yamuna River) flows through the reserve.
  • The region is also famous for Panna diamond mining.
  • Ken-Betwa river interlinking project will be located within the tiger reserve.

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