Rajasthan's Dholpur-Karauli Becomes India's 54th Tiger Reserve

• 25 Aug 2023

On 22^nd August, India added its 54th tiger reserve in the districts of Karauli and Dholpur in Rajasthan, with the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) giving its approval to the proposal.

Key Points:

• Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan: This new addition marks Rajasthan's fifth tiger reserve after Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundra Hills, and Ramgarh Vishdhari.
• In-Principle Approval for Kumbhalgarh: Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan has been granted in-principle approval to become a Tiger Reserve.
• Benefits for the Region: The establishment of these reserves is expected to create employment opportunities through ecotourism, benefiting the local communities.
• Tiger Population Growth: Government data indicates a rise in India's tiger population from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,682 in 2022, showcasing an annual growth rate of 6%. Madhya Pradesh leads with the highest number of tigers (785), followed by Karnataka (563), Uttarakhand (560), and Maharashtra (444). This increase reflects a 50% growth in the last four years in Madhya Pradesh.