Madhya Pradesh CM Dr Mohan Yadav has said that there are immense possibilities of wildlife tourism in Madhya Pradesh and the government is working with determination for the conservation of forests, environment and aquatic animals including wildlife.
Taking one more step towards wildlife conservation, now two new wildlife sanctuaries will be established in the state. These new wildlife sanctuaries will be established in Omkareshwar and Jahangarh.
CM Mohan Yadav approved the establishment of two new wildlife sanctuaries during the 28th meeting of the Madhya Pradesh State Wildlife Board at Samatva Bhavan. He announced that the Omkareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary will be developed across about 614.07 sq. km in the Dewas-Khandwa district, while the Jahangarh Wildlife Sanctuary will be established in 6.328 sq. km of forest area in Sheopur district.
19% increase in vulture population
CM Yadav highlighted the positive outcomes of the government's conservation efforts, noting the increasing populations of tigers, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and gharials, along with the remarkable growth in the number of endangered vultures.
According to the latest vulture census conducted from 17 to 19 February 2025, Madhya Pradesh recorded 12,981 vultures, reflecting a 19% increase in the past year alone.
Rescue center cum zoo to be built in Ujjain and Jabalpur
In the meeting, CM Mohan Yadav was informed that a wildlife rescue center cum zoo is proposed in Naulakhi of Ujjain district. The CM inquired about the progress of the establishment of this center and gave instructions to speed up this work. He said that the rescue center cum zoo should be prepared for wildlife tourism.
In the meeting, it was told that like Ujjain, construction of a wildlife rescue center cum zoo is also proposed in Jabalpur district. CM said that Madhya Pradesh is a state full of wildlife diversity. A large number of crocodiles are found in Mandsaur, Neemuch, Shivpuri and Chambal districts here.
CM emphasized on the need to rehabilitate crocodiles in unoccupied river areas to prevent them from straying onto roads and into populated regions.
Explore possibilities of bringing rhinos from Assam & giraffes from Africa
CM Mohan Yadav directed officials to explore the possibility of bringing rhinoceroses from Kaziranga National Park in Assam and giraffes from South Africa to Madhya Pradesh. He also instructed the preparation and broadcast of engaging videos showcasing the state's tourist destinations and wildlife sanctuaries.
During the meeting, Vice Chancellor of Makhanlal Chaturvedi University, Shri Vijay Manohar Tiwari, suggested conducting a survey to document tribal places of worship and ancient temples of cultural significance located within the forests of Madhya Pradesh.
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