Synopsis
On March 10, CM Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a tigress into Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri, marking a significant conservation effort in Madhya Pradesh, recognized as India's 'Tiger State'.Key Takeaways
- Tigress P-234 released at Madhav Tiger Reserve.
- Madhav is now the 9th Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.
- New boundary wall to protect tigers.
- Population of tigers in the reserve increased to six.
- Male tiger to be released at a future date.
Bhopal, March 10 (NationPress) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a tigress into the wilds of Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri on Monday, situated 325 km north of Bhopal.
This tigress was translocated from the Panna Tiger Reserve.
Recently, the park attained 'Tiger Reserve' status, making it the ninth tiger reserve in the state. Madhya Pradesh is already acclaimed as the 'Tiger State' of India. With the introduction of this tigress, the tiger population in the reserve has risen to six.
Yadav and Scindia also launched the logo of the ninth tiger reserve in the country, Madhav Tiger Reserve, and inaugurated the 13 km long boundary wall constructed to separate humans from tigers.
Earlier that day, the two-year-old tigress, named P-234, was moved from Panna Tiger Reserve to Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri. Upon her arrival at Madhav National Park, Jitendra Jatav, a wildlife veterinarian, along with Range Officer Roop Kumar Dixit and forest guards, were present to supervise and ensure the smooth transfer of the tigress.
The “male tiger” was unable to be released on Monday as planned and will be set free at a later date.
Speaking to IANS, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest L Krishnamoorthy stated that due to scientific considerations, the male tiger has not been released into the wild on Monday. It will be released at a later time.
Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for granting tigers to Madhav National Park and for designating it as the country's 58th Tiger Reserve and Madhya Pradesh's 9th, CM Yadav stressed the importance of this milestone.
He noted that establishing the Tiger Reserve will enhance wildlife conservation efforts and significantly boost tourism. He also highlighted the rich historical and natural heritage of Madhav National Park.
The Madhav Tiger Reserve spans a vast area, covering 32,429 hectares of reserved forest, 2,422 hectares of protected forest, and 2,671 hectares of revenue area, totaling 37,523 hectares or 375 square kilometers.
