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29 Jul 2024

International Tiger Day 2024: New tiger reserves will be developed in Madhya Pradesh; MP will also provide tigers to other states, says CM Mohan Yadav, check this update about Cheetahs


While congratulating tiger lovers on International Tiger Day 2024, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has said that it is our good fortune that the maximum numbers of tigers in the country are found in Madhya Pradesh. Bhopal is the only capital in the country where tigers roam freely around the municipal limits. It is a matter of pride that the Cheetah project is also ongoing in the state. 


CM said new tiger reserves will be developed in those areas of the state where there are no tigers. Tiger is the national animal. Madhya Pradesh will also provide tigers to other states so that all the states may have the big cats. CM Dr. Yadav was addressing the state level program organized in Kushabhau Thackeray Auditorium in Bhopal on International Tiger Day. He inaugurated the program by lighting the lamp.



Three books released, three short films screened


CM Dr. Yadav also inaugurated the exhibition organized on International Tiger Day and also Had a look at it. CM Dr. Yadav released three books of the Forest Department namely “Voluntary Village Relocation: The Satpura Model", "Pench Tiger Behavior Activities Kit-3" and "Kanha Ki Kahaniyaan". 


On this occasion, short films focusing on Tiger Warriors, Pench Land of Tiger and Gaur's restoration were also screened. CM Dr. Yadav also honored forest personnel and officers for excellent work in the conservation of forests and wild animals. Forest Minister Ramniwas Rawat and Forest Minister of State Dilip Ahirwar were present on this occasion.



Cheetahs to be resettled in Gandhi Sagar area


CM Dr. Yadav said that the Cheetah Project is also ongoing in the state and activities are also going on to settle cheetahs in the Gandhi Sagar area. He said that the number of tourists is also increasing continuously due to the conservation of wild animals and better management of Tiger Reserve. 


CM said there are 7 Tiger Reserves in the state. About 60 crore rupees revenue is received from the forest and more than 25 lakh tourists visit the state. He said that efforts should be initiated for the restoration of wild animals that have become extinct with the passage of time and for the conservation of various species of snakes.


CM Dr. Yadav felicitated the officers and forest employees who have done excellent work for the conservation of forests and wildlife.



It is necessary to encourage public participation 


Forest Minister Ramniwas Rawat said that conservation of wildlife is helpful in maintaining the balance of the ecosystem. It is a matter of pride that Madhya Pradesh is famous as a Tiger State in the whole country. 


Minister of State for Forests Dilip Ahirwar said that the Forest Department is also conducting various activities to encourage public participation in the activities being carried out for the conservation of ecosystem, forests and wildlife.


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