Madhya Pradesh Declares New Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar District
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Declaration of a new wildlife sanctuary in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh. |
| Sanctuary Name | Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Abhyaran |
| Total Area | 258.64 square kilometers |
| Location | Sagar district, covering forest areas in the North Sagar Forest Division (Banda and Shahgarh). |
| Purpose | Enhance wildlife conservation, promote eco-tourism, and generate local employment. |
| Announcement Timing | Days before the 134th birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (observed on April 14). |
| Significance of Naming | Honors Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent social reformer, while promoting environmental goals. |
| State Context | Increases Madhya Pradesh's wildlife sanctuaries to 25; known as the "Tiger State of India". |
| Key National Parks | Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, and Panna Tiger Reserves. |
| Environmental Impact | Aims to conserve flora and fauna, preserve biodiversity, and sustain eco-tourism. |
| Experts' Response | Praised as a progressive step aligning environmental conservation with social reform. |