Madhya Pradesh

• 30 Jul 2024

Safety Inspection of Coaching Centres in Madhya Pradesh

Why in News?

Recently, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister directed officials to inspect the coaching institutes in the State that have operations in basements. 

• This order came after three UPSC aspirants died by drowning due to water-logging in the basement of a coaching centre in Delhi.

Key Points

• Instructions have already been issued to the 16 municipal corporations of the State to conduct inspections of coaching institutes, hostels or other accommodation facilities, and any such establishments in their area. 
  • The State government has asked the civic bodies to submit a report in this regard.
• Many cities in Madhya Pradesh like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior and Jabalpur have a number of coaching institutes for various competitive exams, including UPSC, judicial services and JEE and NEET entrances.
• The State has also been receiving heavy rainfall for more than a week with several parts such as Vidisha, Raisin and Ujjain facing flood-like situations.

Cheetahs in Gandhinagar Sanctuary

Why in News?

Recently, Madhya Pradesh chief minister announced that cheetahs would be released soon in the Gandhinagar Sanctuary in Mandsaur district.

Key Points

• The Chief Minister made the announcement on the occasion of World Tiger Day.
• On January 26, 2022, the Indian and South African governments signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate the relocation of cheetahs.
  • The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes the restoration of the cheetah population as a priority for India. 
  • This initiative is expected to have significant and wide-ranging conservation implications. 
  • The primary goals are to re-establish the cheetah's functional role within its historical habitat in India and enhance the livelihoods and economies of the local communities.

Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary

• Location: 
  • Notified in 1974, encompassing the districts of Mandsaur and Neemuch in western Madhya Pradesh, bordering Rajasthan. 
  • The Chambal River bifurcates the sanctuary into two nearly equal parts, with the Gandhi Sagar Dam situated within the sanctuary.
• Ecosystem: 
  • Its ecosystem is characterised by its rocky terrain and shallow topsoil, which supports a savanna ecosystem. 
  • This comprises open grasslands interspersed with dry deciduous trees and shrubs. Additionally, the riverine valleys within the sanctuary are evergreen.
• Ideal Habitat for Cheetahs: 
  • The sanctuary's resemblance to the Maasai Mara, a renowned national reserve in Kenya known for its savanna wilderness and abundant wildlife, highlights its suitability for cheetahs.