Chhattisgarh Approves New Tiger Reserve to Boost Conservation Efforts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Chhattisgarh approves new tiger reserve |
| Date | August 7, 2023 |
| Reserve Name | Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve |
| Significance | Third largest tiger reserve in India, Chhattisgarh's fourth tiger reserve |
| Area | 2,829 square kilometres |
| Location | Spans four districts: Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur, Koriya, Surajpur, Balrampur |
| Integration | Combines Guru Ghasidas National Park and Tamor Pingla Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Tiger Population Decline | Fell from 46 in 2014 to 17 in 2022 |
| States with Small Tiger Population | Mizoram, Nagaland, Jharkhand, Goa, Chhattisgarh, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Eco-Tourism Benefits | Expected to foster eco-tourism, create employment opportunities |
| Funding | National Project Tiger Authority to provide additional budget |
| Legal Context | PIL filed by wildlife activist Ajay Dubey in 2019, court deadline on July 15, 2023 |
| Largest Tiger Reserves in India | Nagarjunasagar Srisailam (3,296.31 sq km), Manas (2,837.1 sq km) |