Always at forefront of protecting animals: PM Modi on openin
Always at forefront of protecting animals: PM Modi on opening of India's 58th Tiger Reserve
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated the establishment of the country's 58th Tiger Reserve to its tally with the latest being Madhya Pradesh's Madhav Tiger Reserve
NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated the
establishment of the country's 58th and Madhya Pradesh's ninth Tiger Reserve,
reaffirming the Centre's commitment to wildlife protection and environmental
conservation.
Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, "Amazing news for wildlife
lovers! India is blessed with wildlife diversity and a culture that celebrates
wildlife. We will always be at the forefront of protecting animals and
contributing to a sustainable planet."
He also shared a post by Union Environment Minister
Bhupender Yadav, who hailed the creation of the new Tiger Reserve.
"58th roar and counting! With historic emphasis laid on
restoring the ecological diversity on planet Earth by PM Shri Narendra Modi ji,
India continues to make great strides in environmental protection and wildlife
conservation," Yadav wrote.
"Thrilled to announce that the country has added the
58th Tiger Reserve to its tally with the latest entrant being Madhya Pradesh's
Madhav Tiger Reserve. This is MP's 9th Tiger Reserve," he added.
Yadav praised forest officials for their dedicated efforts,
stating, "I congratulate all wildlife lovers and conservationists. The
development is a testament to the relentless efforts of our forest officials
who are selflessly working towards the cause."
The newly designated Madhav Tiger Reserve is located in
Shivpuri district in the Gwalior-Chambal region. It covers 1,751 square
kilometres, with a core area of 375 square kilometres and a buffer zone of
1,276 square kilometres.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, while speaking on
Wednesday, emphasised the state's continued commitment to wildlife
conservation.
"Madhya Pradesh has not only retained the title of
'Tiger State' for having the highest number of tigers but is also taking
progressive steps in the wildlife and tourism sector. With the addition of
Madhav National Park, we now have nine Tiger Reserves in the state," CM
Yadav said.
He also congratulated the people of Madhya Pradesh for this
achievement, calling it a proud moment for the state.
The newly added Madhav Tiger Reserve follows the recent
designation of Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary, located between Bhopal and Raisen
districts, as the state's eighth Tiger Reserve.
Madhya Pradesh's other Tiger Reserves include Kanha,
Satpura, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Sanjay Dubri, Panna, Veerangana Durgavati,
Ratapani, and Madhav National Park.
