Madhya Pradesh
Tiger Reserve Buffer Zone Development Scheme
- 24 Apr 2025
- 3 min read
Why in News?
The Madhya Pradesh government has given in-principle approval of Rs 145 crore for the new scheme " Development of Buffer Areas of Tiger Reserves" for the financial years 2025-26 to 2027-28.
Key Points
- About the Scheme:
- This scheme will be implemented in the buffer areas adjoining the 9 tiger reserves of the state.
- It aims to reduce human-wildlife conflict and promote environmental sustainability while ensuring the safety of tigers and other wild animals.
- The following works will be undertaken under the scheme:
- Chainlink fencing will be constructed in sensitive areas to prevent human-wildlife conflict.
- Necessary steps will be taken for the protection of wild animals and fire safety
- Pastures and water sources will be developed so that natural resources are available to animals.
- Arrangements will be made for treatment and health check-up of wild animals so that the spread of diseases can be prevented.
- The skills of the local citizens will be upgraded by providing them training so that alternative means of livelihood can be created for them .
- In the last 4 years, the number of tigers in the state has increased from 526 to 785 , which is a major achievement in the field of wildlife conservation.
Tiger Reserves of Madhya Pradesh:
|
S.No. |
Tiger Reserve |
Tiger Reserve Notification Year |
Location (District) |
|
1. |
Kanha Tiger Reserve |
2007 |
Mandla & Balaghat |
|
2. |
Pench Tiger Reserve |
2007 |
Seoni |
|
3. |
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve |
2007 |
Umaria |
|
4. |
Satpura Tiger Reserve |
2007 |
Narmadapuram |
|
5. |
Panna Tiger Reserve |
2007 |
Panna |
|
6. |
Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve |
2011 |
Sidhi |
|
7. |
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve |
2023 |
Damoh & Sagar |
|
8. |
Ratapani Tiger Reserve |
2024 |
Raisen & Sehore |
|
9. |
Madhav Tiger Reserve |
2025 |
Shivpuri |
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