The central government has given its in-principle approval for Bihar’s second tiger reserve in Kaimur district. This decision follows a proposal from the Bihar government to develop the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS) into a tiger reserve.
Relocation Plans
Development Plans for Kaimur Tiger Reserve
Historical Context
Expert Recommendations
About NTCA
Objectives
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Why in the news? | The central government has given its in-principle approval for Bihar’s second tiger reserve in Kaimur district. |
Approval | – The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) granted in-principle approval for Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS) to become a tiger reserve. – Additional technical approvals are required for formal declaration. |
Objectives of Kaimur Tiger Reserve | – Manage the growing tiger population in Bihar. – Ensure sustainable and eco-friendly environment in both reserves. |
Significance | – The Kaimur Tiger Reserve marks a significant step in wildlife conservation. – The forests in Kaimur cover 1,134 square kilometers with the highest green cover (34%) in Bihar. – Connects to wildlife corridors in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. |
Relocation Plans | – Tigers from VTR will be relocated to Kaimur to manage overpopulation. – Aims to maintain ecological balance and promote genetic diversity. |
About Tiger Reserves | – Tiger Reserves are protected areas designated for the conservation of tigers. – A Tiger Reserve may also be a national park or wildlife sanctuary. |
About NTCA | – NTCA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change. – Formed to strengthen tiger conservation under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. |
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