Telangana Notifies Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve to Boost Tiger Corridor
In a major step towards wildlife conservation and habitat connectivity, the Government of Telangana has officially notified the Kawal-Tadoba tiger corridor as the Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve. Spanning nearly 1,493 sq. km, this newly declared reserve strengthens efforts to protect India’s big cat population and other critical biodiversity in the central Indian landscape.
On May 30, 2025, the Telangana government issued orders under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, designating a vital tiger corridor linking Kawal Tiger Reserve (Telangana) and Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (Maharashtra) as the Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve.
A conservation reserve management committee has been formed, including,
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Telangana Notifies Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve to Boost Tiger Corridor |
| Name of Reserve | Kumram Bheem Conservation Reserve |
| Declared By | Telangana State Government |
| Legal Basis | Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 – Section 36(A) |
| Area Covered | 1,492.88 sq. km (149,288.48 hectares) |
| Location | Kumram Bheem Asifabad district |
| Linked Reserves | Kawal (Telangana), Tadoba, Tipeshwar, Kanhargaon, Chaprala (Maharashtra), Indravati (Chhattisgarh) |
| Tiger Data (2022) | 4 adults, 3 cubs, 17 cubs born since 2015 |
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