India's First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India's First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP |
| Project | India's first white tiger breeding centre |
| Approval | Central Zoo Authority (CZA) |
| Location | Govindgarh, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh |
| Adjacent Safari | Mukundpur White Tiger Safari (10 km away) |
| Historical Significance | Rewa was home to Mohan, the last known wild white tiger, discovered in 1951 by Maharaja Martand Singh Judeo. |
| Government Statement | Part of a revised master plan for the Mukundpur White Tiger Safari and Zoo. Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla emphasized the state's commitment to biodiversity conservation, job creation, and tourism boost. |