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Madhya Pradesh to get country’s largest tiger reserve
In a significant development, Madhya Pradesh is set to get the country’s largest tiger reserve in Damoh district. This was informed by an official in the know-how from the forest department.This move comes in the wake of a groundbreaking initiative that stems from the central government's recent notification, which approved the proposal of merging the Noradehi Sanctuary with the Durgavati Sanctuary in Damoh. This creates a vast tiger reserve that spans across an expansive 2,300 sq km, wherein the focal point will be the Jabera area of Damoh district.
Anticipating positive outcomes, officials are of the view that the creation of this vast tiger reserve will not only prove beneficial to the local economy, but will also provide a boost to tourism. Referring to this, MS Uikey, the Forest Divisional Officer in Damoh, added that this reserve will also serve as a secure haven for the existing tiger population, currently numbering 16.
Further, he added that the merger of two sanctuaries will act as a magnet, which will help in drawing more tigers to the area and thereby amplify its significance in terms of conservation efforts.
Uikey is optimistic about the transformative impact of the tiger reserve on Damoh's socio-economic landscape. He added that this step will prove to be a significant boon for Damoh. Despite being part of the backward areas in Bundelkhand, Damoh's name will gain nationwide recognition, and that the establishment of this tiger reserve will further lead to the district's development prospects.
Further elaborating on the potential benefits, Uikey stated that the tiger reserve is poised to attract tourists from all corners of India and beyond, which will boost the local economy. Reports further add that the Forest Department is actively engaged in all the necessary works to set up this tiger reserve, and try to open it for the public within the next two to three months.
Source: Times Travel
