4 more tiger reserves get the nod

  • August 31, 2008
    • 5 views
    • 0

4 more tiger reserves get the nod

Neha Sinha
Posted online: Friday, August 29, 2008 at 2332 hrs

New Delhi, August 28: In A fillip to tiger conservation, the National Tiger Conservation Authority has given in-principle approval for four more tiger reserves in different states in the country.

The relatively unknown Rapa Pani sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh, Sahyadri sanctuary in Maharashtra, Pilibhit sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Suna Beda in Orissa will be notified as tiger reserves. “These states had given proposals for becoming tiger reserves. We have given them the in-principle approval to create four new reserves. We have asked the states to send in detailed proposals,” says Rajesh Gopal, Member Secretary, National Tiger Conservation Authority.

Pilibhit, which often gets a tiger spillover population from Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, is reeling under poaching pressures. The other three sanctuaries, according to the Forest Department records, have a scattered tiger population. Becoming a tiger reserve will mean that the protected reserve will get funds under Project Tiger and will also have a dedicated Tiger Protection Force, for which a one-time allocation of Rs 50 crore was made under this year’s Budget. This force is dedicated to patrolling and vigilance over and above the vigil in protected areas by the Forest Department.

There are currently 36 tiger reserves in the country. This new notification will make a total of 40 tiger reserves. Madhya Pradesh remains the state with maximum number of tiger reserves. With this addition, the state now has six tiger reserves.

http://www.indianexpress.com/story/354584.html

https://bigcatrescue.org


How much did you like this?

Tags:

NEXT STORY
Carnivore Preservation Trust trying to rescue four tigers
PREV STORY
White tiger cubs visit Crystal Bay Casino

  • Show Comments (0)

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

comment *

  • name *

  • email *

  • website *

Tigers Eye Bracelet to Save Tigers
If protecting tigers, lions, and all of the exotic cat species is important to you, then sporting this luxurious tiger’s eye beaded bracelet is a great way!

Visit Big Cat Rescue

The only way to visit the cats is on a guided tour.

tickets

Click the ticket for tour times and to book your visit.

Work with Big Cats!

ZooCollegesmartmockups

Dreaming of a career with wild cats?  Check out ZooCollege.com

Use Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile Big Cat Rescue

A wonderful way to support the cats at no cost to you is to go to your Amazon.com account and sign up for Amazon Smile to have .5% of your purchases donated to Big Cat Rescue.

Cat Quiz
Help Feed Big Cats

One of the best ways to help is through general donations that can be used however it is most needed at the time.To make a general donation just click the Donate Now button below.  This is the best way to give as it has the lowest credit card processing fees and is immediate help for the cats.

Give to Big Cat Rescue

If you prefer to donate via Pay Pal, please use this link: Pay Pal

Review Big Cat Rescue
TripAdvisor

Big Cat Rescue

Shout out to our friends at Directive Group for helping us be brilliant online.

Help End Cub Abuse
GiveCubAbuse

You May Also Like

The Pope Should Know Better Than to Pet Circus Cubs

Pope Benedict pats lion cub as circus makes unusual papal performance Nicole Winfield, Associated Press | Dec ...

author_avatar
BCR
0 comments 0 Shares

Ethiopian zoo poisons rare lions to cut costs, official says

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — A major zoo in Ethiopia is poisoning rare lion ...

author_avatar
BCR
0 comments 0 Shares

Razoo Results:

This contest is over and we came in third, so we will not be ...

author_avatar
BCR
0 comments 0 Shares
Big Cat Rescue
Big Cat Rescue is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEID 59-3330495. Florida law requires that all charities soliciting donations disclose their registration number and the percentage of your donation that goes to the cause and the amount that goes to the solicitor. We do not utilize professional solicitors, so 0% of your donation goes to a professional solicitor, 100% goes to Big Cat Rescue. Non-program expenses are funded from tour income, so 100% of your donations go to supporting the cats and stopping the abuse. Charity Navigator Big Cat RescueA COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR BIG CAT RESCUE, A FL-BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NO. CH 11409), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR BY VISITING www.800helpfla.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.