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18/05/22 09:00 AM IST

Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary

In News 
  • The Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary in Rajasthan was notified as India’s 52nd tiger reserve, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said.
About Tiger Reserve 
  • This is Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra.
  • The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) had given in-principle approval to make Ramgarh Vishdhari Wildlife Sanctuary and adjoining areas as tiger reserves on July 5 last year.
  • The newly notified tiger reserve includes the tiger habitat between Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the northeast and Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve on the southern side and facilitates dispersal of tigers from Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
Benefits 
  • The 52nd Reserve of India will conserve biodiversity and bring in ecotourism and development to the area.
  • Historic and cultural sites like Bhimlat, Ramgarh palace would encourage eco tourism and provide employment opportunities to local communities.
  • Wild animals like Indian wolf, leopard, striped hyena, sloth bear, golden jackal, chinkara, nilgai and fox can be seen in the Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve.
  • According to “Status of Tigers in India” report released in 2019, there are 2,967 tigers in 20 states across the country.
Source- Indian Express 

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